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Generously vs Freely - What's the difference?

generously | freely |

As adverbs the difference between generously and freely

is that generously is in a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample while freely is in a free manner.

As an adjective freely is

free; frank.

generously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.
    • He generously donated what little he could.
    The dessert generously covered the entire large plate.

    freely

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) frely, freelich, from (etyl) .

    Alternative forms

    * (l) (Scotland)

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Free; frank.
  • Generous; noble; excellent; beautiful; lovely.
    • Derived terms
    *

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) frely, freliche, from (etyl) .

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a free manner.
    • Wine was flowing freely .
  • Without interference or restriction.
  • Of one's own free will.
    • I will freely help you.
    Related terms
    * frankly * openly * costlessly