generously

generously
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [With a free hand]
Syn. bountifully, liberally, lavishly, unsparingly, unstintingly, in full measure, handsomely, freely, openhandedly, profusely, with open hands, without stint, abundantly, amply, munificently, charitably, prodigally, copiously.
Ant. stingily, grudgingly, sparingly.
2. [With an open heart]
Syn. charitably, liberally, magnanimously, wholeheartedly, unreservedly, ungrudgingly, nobly, majestically, genially, graciously, candidly, enthusiastically, unselfishly, altruistically, disinterestedly, chivalrously, benevolently, warmly, bigheartedly; see also politely .
Ant. selfishly*, coldly, heartlessly.

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