B2adverbrelationshipsmoney
US/ˈdʒen.ər.əs.li/
UK/ˈdʒen.ər.əs.li/
in a way that gives or uses a lot of something, especially money, time or help
In context
The neighbors generously offered to look after our dog for the week.
She donated generously to the flood relief fund.
Add the sauce generously, because the noodles are quite plain.
Words that go with generously
verb + adverb
- give generouslyLocal people gave generously after the fire.
- donate generouslyMany readers donated generously to the appeal.
- contribute generouslyThe company contributed generously to the new library.
- tip generouslyAmericans usually tip generously in restaurants.
adverb + adjective
- generously supportedThe festival is generously supported by local firms.
- generously proportionedThe rooms are generously proportioned.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He helped me generous.Correct: He helped me generously.