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- pronunciation:
- lI
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rl
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lI
brl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
generous.
The cook used a liberal amount of salt and pepper in this meal.- synonyms:
- bountiful, generous
- antonyms:
- stingy
- similar words:
- free, lavish, profuse
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| definition 2: |
respectful of differences; tolerant.
He had a liberal attitude toward new ideas.- synonyms:
- tolerant
- similar words:
- open, open-minded
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| definition 3: |
(often capitalized) favoring progress and change in government.
She was the leader of a liberal organization.- synonyms:
- progressive
- similar words:
- radical
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| related words: |
ample, good, gracious, handsome, lenient, soft |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who wants a certain kind of government. That government would support social change and the freedom of people to make their own choices.
The liberals on the committee think that the government should do more to help poor people.- synonyms:
- progressive
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| contrasting words: |
conservative |
| derivations: |
liberally (adv.), liberalness (n.) |
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