Definition of FREELY

freely

Adverb

  • Without restriction, hesitation, or obligation.
  • in a free manner
    • "the painting featured freely brushed strokes"

Adj

  • Free; frank.
  • Generous; noble; excellent; beautiful; lovely.

Adv

  • In a free manner.
  • Without interference or restriction.
  • Of one's own free will.

Examples

  • He played his tiles freely, unafraid of his opponent’s potential counter-moves.
  • I will freely help you.
  • talk freely
  • Wine was flowing freely.

Origin / Etymology

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”).

Scrabble Score: 12

freely: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
freely: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
freely: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

freely: valid Words With Friends Word