generously
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
B2
İngilizce
nagylelkűen, bőven, jóindulatúan, elnézően, nagyvonalúan, bő szabású
B2
1
nagylelkűen
B2
Kullanım kalıbı:
[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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
People gave generously after the storm.
Az emberek nagylelkűen adakoztak a vihar után.
She donates generously every year.
Minden évben nagylelkűen adakozik.
Sık yapılan hata:
Don’t confuse generously (how someone gives) with generous (describing a person or amount).
Anlam
in a kind, giving way
Eşdizimler
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
Eş anlamlılar
charitably (Emphasizes helping those in need.)
|
openhandedly (Emphasizes giving freely, especially money.)
Zıt anlamlılar
stingily (Giving very little or unwillingly.)
Konular
emotions
|social
|charity
|daily_life
Tanım
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
Kullanım kalıbı:
[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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
Add salt generously.
Adj hozzá bőven sót.
She poured the sauce generously.
Bőven öntött rá szószt.
Sık yapılan hata:
Generously here means “a lot,” not necessarily “kind.”
Anlam
in a large amount
Eşdizimler
apply generously
|spread generously
|season generously
|butter generously
|oil generously
|sprinkle generously
|dust generously
|coat generously
|pour generously
|serve generously
Eş anlamlılar
liberally (Common in instructions (e.g., cooking, skincare).)
|
abundantly (Suggests a very large quantity, sometimes more formal.)
Zıt anlamlılar
sparingly (Using only a small amount.)
Konular
food
|daily_life
|home
Tanım
using a lot of something
In a large, ample, or more-than-enough amount; liberally.
C1
3
jóindulatúan
B2
elnézően
B2
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
Please mark my work generously.
Kérlek, elnézően javítsd a dolgozatomat.
Try to interpret her words generously.
Próbáld jóindulatúan értelmezni a szavait.
Sık yapılan hata:
This does not mean giving money; it means being kind in your judgment.
Anlam
in a lenient, favorable way
Eşdizimler
interpret generously
|judge generously
|mark generously
|grade generously
|read generously
|view generously
|define generously
|describe generously
|assume generously
|credit generously
Eş anlamlılar
leniently (Focuses on being less strict about rules or mistakes.)
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charitably (Focuses on interpreting someone’s actions or words in the best possible way.)
Zıt anlamlılar
strictly (Applying rules closely and allowing few exceptions.)
Konular
education
|work
|law_and_order
Tanım
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
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
He forgave her generously.
Nagyvonalúan megbocsátott neki.
She shared the credit generously.
Nagyvonalúan megosztotta az elismerést másokkal.
Sık yapılan hata:
Not “generous” in size/amount; this is about attitude (forgiving, giving credit).
Anlam
in a magnanimous way
Eşdizimler
forgive generously
|acknowledge generously
|praise generously
|share credit generously
|speak generously of
|respond generously
|treat generously
|give generously of yourself
|thank generously
|apologize generously
Eş anlamlılar
magnanimously (More formal; strongly suggests forgiving or noble-minded behavior.)
|
big-heartedly (More informal; highlights warmth and kindness.)
Zıt anlamlılar
pettily (Being small-minded, unforgiving, or ungenerous in spirit.)
Konular
emotions
|relationships
|work
Tanım
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
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
Cut it generously.
Vágd ráhagyással.
The shirt is generously cut.
Az ing bő szabású.
Sık yapılan hata:
Often used with cut/measure; it’s about size, not kindness.
Anlam
with extra room or size
Eşdizimler
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
Eş anlamlılar
amply (Means “more than enough,” slightly more formal.)
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roomily (Emphasizes having plenty of space, especially in clothing.)
Zıt anlamlılar
tightly (With little extra space; close-fitting or closely measured.)
Konular
clothing
|home
|crafts
Tanım
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.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
generously
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
Heceler ve vurgu
gen - er - ously (3 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: generously
- Plural: generouslies
Kelime ailesi
Forms
generouslies
noun
Core family
generous
adjective B1
generosity
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
ungenerous
adjective
ungenerously
adverb
İfadeler
apply generously
1/əplˈaɪ d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
put on a lot
to use a lot when putting something on
Örnekler
- Apply generously to clean, dry skin.
- She applied sunscreen generously before going outside.
- Apply the glue generously and press the pieces together.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- Cut the paper generously.
- The jacket is cut generously.
donate generously
1/dˈoʊnˌeɪt d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
donate a large amount
to donate a lot
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- Please give generously.
- She gives generously to charity.
interpret generously
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət d͡ʒˈɛnɚəsli/
fixed phrase
read as favorable
to choose the kindest meaning
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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
Örnekler
- Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- He seasoned the soup generously and tasted it again.
- Season generously, then roast for 20 minutes.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- Season the chicken generously.
- Season generously with pepper.