Freely

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈfɹili/
• Rhymes: -iːli

From Middle English frely, freelich, from Old English frēolīc ("free, freeborn, glorious, stately, magnificent, noble, beautiful, charming"), equivalent to free + -ly. Compare Middle Low German vrilik, vrigelik ("free"), Middle High German vrīlich ("free").

Alternative forms

• frely Scotland

Full definition of freely

Adjective

1. Free; frank.
2. Generous; noble; excellent; beautiful; lovely.

Derived terms

• unfreely

From Middle English frely, freliche, from Old English frēolīċe ("freely, readily, as a festival"), equivalent to free + -ly. Compare Dutch vrijelijk ("freely"), German freilich ("certainly, of course").

Adverb

1. In a free manner.Wine was flowing freely.
2. Without interference or restriction.
3. Of one's own free will.I will freely help you.

Related terms

• frankly
• openly
• costlessly