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Definition of generously in English: generouslyadverb ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəsliˈdʒɛn(ə)rəsli 1In a way that shows a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is necessary or expected. everyone is asked to give generously to this worthy cause food is shared generously Example sentencesExamples - He visited 17 projects that were being funded and asked the distinguished guests to give generously.
- It is no wonder locals respond generously to fundraising efforts by the local unit.
- The association wishes to thank all those who generously contributed to our recent Flag Day collections.
- All paramedics are fully qualified on the new defibrillators, which our community so generously purchased.
- They were created in the 1960s, and generously given for the enjoyment of children who love to touch and caress the bronze surfaces.
- The manager of nationwide special programs said Canadian marathoners have given generously to the charity.
- The group has generously purchased 2,000 safety vests and donated them to 4-H clubs to keep for future clean-up campaigns.
- This is one of the three annual collections, and parishioners are asked to give as generously as possible.
- You are asked to give as generously as possible.
- She thanked all who contributed so generously and helped to make this novel event a great success.
- 1.1 In a way that shows kindness or warmth towards others.
the public applauded generously she graciously and generously acknowledges their influence Example sentencesExamples - My fishing partner had generously relinquished his place on the far bank in order to come and photograph my fish.
- "But seriously," said the young man, generously smiling in sympathy with his father's enjoyment, "they're not unintelligent people."
- And here he was. .. not knowing if she had generously allowed him to address her so.
- He has generously helped me out with ideas and comments over the last fifteen years.
- Thank you for your unexpected invitation, and for generously extending it to my relatives.
- Young Sarah regaled us with her mastery of the somersault while generously sharing her various toys and books with us.
- He brought me on-board to write about music and generously praised my nascent writing efforts.
- She joins me in sending the most reverent thanks for your generously bestowed solicitudes.
- Admiration is given generously when deserved.
- As a box is reserved in his name at the theater, he has generously invited us to join him whenever it is convenient.
2Enough or more than enough in size or amount; plentifully. generously butter a pudding dish generously proportioned rooms Example sentencesExamples - The projects appear very generously displayed with only a maximum of two in each room.
- There were pictures of children working in well-equipped and generously staffed schools.
- He was hideous looking, worsened only by the nauseating waft of cheap perfume he had so generously doused.
- Generously sized windows line up along each side, ensuring natural light at every time of day.
- Communal areas such as gardens, entrances, staircases, and landings are all generously proportioned.
- What does a reporter do when she is generously slathered with blobs of earth from head to toe as she travels through the jungle?
- A long cord hangs from each mound, spilling generously onto the floor.
- Fenton is dressed like Petruchio from Kiss Me Kate, and Falstaff himself wanders around in a generously padded body suit.
- The director's office is topped by three floors of offices subdivided by generously glazed partitions.
- He quotes generously from gazetteers and 19th-century accounts to provide a historical perspective.
Definition of generously in US English: generouslyadverbˈdʒɛn(ə)rəsliˈjen(ə)rəslē 1In a way that shows a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is necessary or expected. everyone is asked to give generously to this worthy cause food is shared generously Example sentencesExamples - It is no wonder locals respond generously to fundraising efforts by the local unit.
- The manager of nationwide special programs said Canadian marathoners have given generously to the charity.
- You are asked to give as generously as possible.
- He visited 17 projects that were being funded and asked the distinguished guests to give generously.
- They were created in the 1960s, and generously given for the enjoyment of children who love to touch and caress the bronze surfaces.
- The group has generously purchased 2,000 safety vests and donated them to 4-H clubs to keep for future clean-up campaigns.
- The association wishes to thank all those who generously contributed to our recent Flag Day collections.
- All paramedics are fully qualified on the new defibrillators, which our community so generously purchased.
- This is one of the three annual collections, and parishioners are asked to give as generously as possible.
- She thanked all who contributed so generously and helped to make this novel event a great success.
- 1.1 In a way that shows kindness or warmth toward others.
the public applauded generously she graciously and generously acknowledges their influence Example sentencesExamples - My fishing partner had generously relinquished his place on the far bank in order to come and photograph my fish.
- As a box is reserved in his name at the theater, he has generously invited us to join him whenever it is convenient.
- And here he was. .. not knowing if she had generously allowed him to address her so.
- Thank you for your unexpected invitation, and for generously extending it to my relatives.
- Young Sarah regaled us with her mastery of the somersault while generously sharing her various toys and books with us.
- He brought me on-board to write about music and generously praised my nascent writing efforts.
- He has generously helped me out with ideas and comments over the last fifteen years.
- Admiration is given generously when deserved.
- "But seriously," said the young man, generously smiling in sympathy with his father's enjoyment, "they're not unintelligent people."
- She joins me in sending the most reverent thanks for your generously bestowed solicitudes.
2Enough or more than enough in size or amount; plentifully. generously butter a baking sheet generously proportioned rooms Example sentencesExamples - Generously sized windows line up along each side, ensuring natural light at every time of day.
- What does a reporter do when she is generously slathered with blobs of earth from head to toe as she travels through the jungle?
- The director's office is topped by three floors of offices subdivided by generously glazed partitions.
- There were pictures of children working in well-equipped and generously staffed schools.
- Communal areas such as gardens, entrances, staircases, and landings are all generously proportioned.
- A long cord hangs from each mound, spilling generously onto the floor.
- He quotes generously from gazetteers and 19th-century accounts to provide a historical perspective.
- He was hideous looking, worsened only by the nauseating waft of cheap perfume he had so generously doused.
- Fenton is dressed like Petruchio from Kiss Me Kate, and Falstaff himself wanders around in a generously padded body suit.
- The projects appear very generously displayed with only a maximum of two in each room.
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