Definition of Freely

1. Adverb. In a free manner. "The painting featured freely brushed strokes"

Partainyms: Free

Definition of Freely

1. adv. In a free manner; without restraint or compulsion; abundantly; gratuitously.

Definition of Freely

1. Adjective. Free; frank. ¹

2. Adjective. Generous; noble; excellent. ¹

3. Adverb. In a free manner. ¹

4. Adverb. Without interference or restriction. ¹

5. Adverb. Of one's own free will. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Freely

1. in a free manner [adv]

Medical Definition of Freely

1. In a free manner; without restraint or compulsion; abundantly; gratuitously. "Of every tree of the garden thou mayst freely eat." (Gen. Ii. 16) "Freely ye have received, freely give." (Matt. X. 8) "Freely they stood who stood, and fell who fell." (Milton) "Freely we serve Because we freely love." (Milton) Synonym: Independently, voluntarily, spontaneously, unconditionally, unobstructedly, willingly, readily, liberally, generously, bounteously, munificently, bountifully, abundantly, largely, copiously, plentifully, plenteously. Origin: AS. Freolice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Freely

freelance(a)
freelanced
freelancer
freelancers
freelances
freelancing
freeledge
freeload
freeloaded
freeloader
freeloaders
freeloading
freeloads
freelte
freeltes
freely (current term)
freemail
freeman
freemartins
freemasonries
freemasons
freemen
freeminer
freeminers
freemium
freeness
freenesses
freep

Literary usage of Freely

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert: Embracing Romances, Travels by Gustave Flaubert, Ferdinand Brunetière (1904)
"... Then they went into the Tuileries garden, so as to be able to breathe more freely. They sat down on a bench; and they remained for some minutes with ..."

2. The Iliad of Homer by Homer, John Graham Cordery (1871)
"... as when a child Strews sand upon the sea-shore ; mimic mounds He heaps in boyish sport, and then again Confounds them, freely plying foot and hand ..."

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