generously
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
B2
Englisch
nagylelkűen, bőven, jóindulatúan, elnézően, nagyvonalúan, bő szabású
B2
1
nagylelkűen
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] give/donate/help [someone] generously; [do something] generously
Local businesses donated generously to the food bank.
A helyi vállalkozások nagylelkűen adakoztak az élelmiszerbanknak.
She thanked everyone who had given generously to the appeal.
Megköszönte mindenkinek, aki nagylelkűen támogatta az adománygyűjtést.
He always gives generously with his time when friends need help.
Beispiele für Lernende
People gave generously after the storm.
Az emberek nagylelkűen adakoztak a vihar után.
She donates generously every year.
Minden évben nagylelkűen adakozik.
Häufiger Fehler:
Don’t confuse generously (how someone gives) with generous (describing a person or amount).
Bedeutung
in a kind, giving way
Wortverbindungen
give generously
|donate generously
|contribute generously
|support generously
|give of your time generously
|share generously
|offer generously
|help generously
|tip generously
|give generously to charity
Synonyme
charitably (Emphasizes helping those in need.)
|
openhandedly (Emphasizes giving freely, especially money.)
Antonyme
stingily (Giving very little or unwillingly.)
Themen
emotions
|social
|charity
|daily_life
Definition
in a way that shows you like to give and help
In a way that shows generosity, especially by giving money, time, help, or kindness freely or in large amounts.
B2
2
bőven
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
[do something] generously (with [substance])
Spread the icing generously over the cake.
Jó vastagon kend a mázat a tortára.
He buttered the toast generously.
Jó vastagon megvajazta a pirítóst.
The sauce was generously seasoned with garlic and herbs.
Beispiele für Lernende
Add salt generously.
Adj hozzá bőven sót.
She poured the sauce generously.
Bőven öntött rá szószt.
Häufiger Fehler:
Generously here means “a lot,” not necessarily “kind.”
Bedeutung
in a large amount
Wortverbindungen
apply generously
|spread generously
|season generously
|butter generously
|oil generously
|sprinkle generously
|dust generously
|coat generously
|pour generously
|serve generously
Synonyme
liberally (Common in instructions (e.g., cooking, skincare).)
|
abundantly (Suggests a very large quantity, sometimes more formal.)
Antonyme
sparingly (Using only a small amount.)
Themen
food
|daily_life
|home
Definition
using a lot of something
In a large, ample, or more-than-enough amount; liberally.
C1
3
jóindulatúan
B2
elnézően
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
judge/mark/interpret/read [something] generously
If you interpret his comment generously, he was trying to help.
Ha jóindulatúan értelmezed a megjegyzését, segíteni próbált.
The exam was marked generously this year.
Idén elnézően javították a vizsgát.
Her performance could be described, generously, as inconsistent.
Beispiele für Lernende
Please mark my work generously.
Kérlek, elnézően javítsd a dolgozatomat.
Try to interpret her words generously.
Próbáld jóindulatúan értelmezni a szavait.
Häufiger Fehler:
This does not mean giving money; it means being kind in your judgment.
Bedeutung
in a lenient, favorable way
Wortverbindungen
interpret generously
|judge generously
|mark generously
|grade generously
|read generously
|view generously
|define generously
|describe generously
|assume generously
|credit generously
Synonyme
leniently (Focuses on being less strict about rules or mistakes.)
|
charitably (Focuses on interpreting someone’s actions or words in the best possible way.)
Antonyme
strictly (Applying rules closely and allowing few exceptions.)
Themen
education
|work
|law_and_order
Definition
judging in a kind way, not strict
In a way that is kind or forgiving in judgment, often by giving someone the benefit of the doubt.
C1
4
nagyvonalúan
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
forgive/speak/acknowledge [someone/something] generously
She spoke generously about her former colleague’s work.
Nagyvonalúan beszélt a volt kollégája munkájáról.
He accepted the criticism generously and thanked them for being honest.
Nagyvonalúan fogadta a kritikát, és megköszönte nekik az őszinteséget.
They generously shared the credit with the whole team.
Beispiele für Lernende
He forgave her generously.
Nagyvonalúan megbocsátott neki.
She shared the credit generously.
Nagyvonalúan megosztotta az elismerést másokkal.
Häufiger Fehler:
Not “generous” in size/amount; this is about attitude (forgiving, giving credit).
Bedeutung
in a magnanimous way
Wortverbindungen
forgive generously
|acknowledge generously
|praise generously
|share credit generously
|speak generously of
|respond generously
|treat generously
|give generously of yourself
|thank generously
|apologize generously
Synonyme
magnanimously (More formal; strongly suggests forgiving or noble-minded behavior.)
|
big-heartedly (More informal; highlights warmth and kindness.)
Antonyme
pettily (Being small-minded, unforgiving, or ungenerous in spirit.)
Themen
emotions
|relationships
|work
Definition
acting in a big, forgiving way
In a way that shows nobility or unselfishness, especially by forgiving, sharing credit, or treating others well even when you do not have to.
C1
5
bőven
B1
bő szabású
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
cut/measure [something] generously
Cut the fabric generously so you can trim it later.
Vágd az anyagot ráhagyással, hogy később még igazíthass rajta.
The coat is generously cut through the shoulders.
A kabát vállban bő szabású.
He measured generously to make sure the frame would fit.
Beispiele für Lernende
Cut it generously.
Vágd ráhagyással.
The shirt is generously cut.
Az ing bő szabású.
Häufiger Fehler:
Often used with cut/measure; it’s about size, not kindness.
Bedeutung
with extra room or size
Wortverbindungen
cut generously
|measure generously
|size generously
|allow generously
|trim generously
|a generously cut jacket
|a generously sized portion
|a generously proportioned room
|a generously wide strap
|a generously long hem
Synonyme
amply (Means “more than enough,” slightly more formal.)
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roomily (Emphasizes having plenty of space, especially in clothing.)
Antonyme
tightly (With little extra space; close-fitting or closely measured.)
Themen
clothing
|home
|crafts
Definition
making something a bit bigger, not tight
In a way that provides extra space or a larger-than-usual size, especially when cutting, shaping, or measuring something.
Grammatik
Grundform
generously
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
Silben & Betonung
gen - er - ously (3 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: generously
- Plural: generouslies
Wortfamilie
Forms
generouslies
noun
Core family
generous
adjective B1
generosity
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
ungenerous
adjective
ungenerously
adverb
Ausdrücke
apply generously
1/əplˈaɪ d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
put on a lot
to use a lot when putting something on
Beispiele
- Apply generously to clean, dry skin.
- She applied sunscreen generously before going outside.
- Apply the glue generously and press the pieces together.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Apply the cream generously.
- He applied sunscreen generously.
cut generously
1/kˈʌt d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
cut with extra space
to cut it a bit bigger
Beispiele
- Cut generously around the pattern so you can adjust the fit.
- The designer cut the sleeves generously for comfort.
- He cut the slices generously and offered everyone seconds.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Cut the paper generously.
- The jacket is cut generously.
donate generously
1/dˈoʊnˌeɪt d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
donate a large amount
to donate a lot
Beispiele
- Several companies donated generously to the relief fund.
- If you can, donate generously to help cover medical costs.
- Alumni donated generously to support new scholarships.
Beispiele für Lernende
- They donated generously.
- I donated generously to the hospital.
give generously
1/ɡˈɪv d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
donate or share a lot
to give a lot to help
Beispiele
- Please give generously to support families in need.
- People gave generously after seeing the news report.
- They asked guests to give generously instead of bringing gifts.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Please give generously.
- She gives generously to charity.
interpret generously
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
read as favorable
to choose the kindest meaning
Beispiele
- If we interpret generously, his email was meant as a suggestion, not a criticism.
- Her comment can be interpreted generously as concern.
- Try to interpret generously before you respond.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Interpret his message generously.
- We should interpret her words generously.
season generously
1/sˈizən d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
add plenty of seasoning
to add a lot of salt/spices
Beispiele
- Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- He seasoned the soup generously and tasted it again.
- Season generously, then roast for 20 minutes.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Season the chicken generously.
- Season generously with pepper.