Results for liberal

Definitions of liberal:

part of speech: adverb

LIBERALLY.

part of speech: adjective

Becoming a gentleman: generous: noble- minded: candid: free: free from restraint: general, extensive.

part of speech: noun

A party name, denoting one who advocates the extension of popular rights or influence.

part of speech: noun

One who believes in extension of freedom in political, social, religlous, and other institutions; liberal arts, the branches of academic learning, such as literature, history, science, language, etc.

part of speech: noun

One who advocates greater freedom in political institutions.

part of speech: adjective

Free in giving or bestowing; not mean; becoming a gentleman; generous; not narrow- minded; tolerant of the opinions and practices of others; not strict.

part of speech: adjective

Generous; plentiful; free from narrowness in ideas or doctrines.

Usage examples for liberal:

• On this elevated ground did the liberal party take its stand. "Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland", Henry B. Stanton

• You must decide how much; only- for the women's sake, and I mean it seriously- be liberal "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers", Georg Ebers

• His calling himself a Liberal or a Tory does not alter the fact that he is an employer. "Britain for the British", Robert Blatchford

• I feel sure that upon consideration you will agree that my terms are exceedingly liberal and I must therefore request that you let me have some word from you before the first of next month. "Perfect Behavior A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in all Social Crises", Donald Ogden Stewart