liberally Definition

liberal
adj

1. Given or giving generously, freely or abundantly.

Thesaurus: beneficent, charitable, altruistic, magnanimous, generous, munificent.
2. Tolerant of different opinions; open-minded.

Thesaurus: humanistic, tolerant, broad-minded, progressive.
3. Lavish; extensive.

Example: poured liberal glasses of wine
Thesaurus: lavish, bounteous, abundant, ample, copious.
4. In favour of social and political reform, progressive.
5. Belonging to the Liberal Party.

Form: Liberal
6. Said of education: aiming to develop general cultural interests and to broaden the mind, as opposed to being technically or professionally orientated.

Example: a liberal arts student
7. Free from restraint; not rigorous.

Example: a liberal interpretation

noun

1. Someone who has liberal views, either politically or in general.

Thesaurus: reformist, progressive, libertarian, individualist, freethinker, leftist, left-winger; Antonym: conservative, right-winger.
2. A member or supporter of the Liberal Party.

Form: Liberal

Derivative: liberally
adverb

Freely; generously.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin liberalis, from liber free.