bounteously
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8.1
- adverb
- /ˈbaʊntɪəsli/
- The philanthropist donated bounteously to the charity, allowing it to expand its services to the community.
Examples
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Their union being thus bounteously blessed, a contract of marriage was entered into, which brought the McTarrys Black Loch, Ben Torn, the Shags of Raugh, Glen Noch, and a good stretch of salmon water.
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The earth yielded crops bounteously this year, providing food for the entire village.
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During the festival, the host served food bounteously to ensure that every guest was satisfied.
Synonyms
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2.0
In a way that gives more money or help than expected
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3.2
To a large degree or very strongly
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3.9
In a generous way that gives a lot
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5.6
In a very rich and generous way using a lot of money
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4.6
In a kind way that tries to help other people
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7.5
In a generous and forgiving way toward someone, often a rival
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4.6
In a generous and plentiful way
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8.5
In a very generous way without holding back
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6.3
In large amounts
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8.6
In a generous way when giving money or rewards
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8.4
Someone gives large gifts or money in a very generous way
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7.2
To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry
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6.9
In a kind and generous way
Antonyms
How Generous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bounteously comes from bounty, which means 'generous gift' and is like bountiful, which means 'full of plenty'; imagine someone giving a basket full of food. So to act bounteously is to give in a generous, plentiful way.