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Definition of liberally adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

liberally

adverb
 
/ˈlɪbərəli/
 
/ˈlɪbərəli/
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  1. generously; in large amounts synonym generously (2), lavishly (2)
    • Apply the cream liberally.
  2. in a way that is not completely accurate or exact synonym freely (6)
    • The word ‘original’ is liberally interpreted in copyright law.
  3. in a way that is about increasing somebody's general knowledge and experience rather than particular skills
    • She was a highly cultivated, liberally educated woman.
  4. in a way that is connected with being willing to understand and respect other people's behaviour, opinions, etc. and believing people should be able to choose how they behave
    • He was a modern, liberally inclined father.
  5. in a way that supports individual freedom and political and social change
    • I used to think more liberally.
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