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liberal

/ˈlɪbərəl/
English Definition
adj. generous, open-minded
中文释义
宽容的,开明的;慷慨的
Example Sentence

The foundation's liberal donation enabled the museum to acquire rare artifacts from ancient civilizations for its permanent collection.

该基金会慷慨的捐赠使博物馆能够为永久收藏购得古代文明的稀有文物。

Synonyms
generous open-minded broad-minded
Antonyms
stingy narrow-minded
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “liberal”?

  1. A Respectable; trustworthy; reliable
  2. B Absolutely necessary; extremely important
  3. C Loyal, firm, and unwavering
  4. D Generous, open-minded
Show answer

D — Generous, open-minded. “liberal” means generous, open-minded.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “generous, open-minded”?

  1. A steadfast
  2. B essential
  3. C liberal
  4. D reputable
Show answer

C — liberal. “liberal” means generous, open-minded.

Common questions about “liberal”

What does “liberal” mean?

liberal — generous, open-minded. In Chinese: 宽容的,开明的;慷慨的.

How do you pronounce “liberal”?

liberal is pronounced /ˈlɪbərəl/.

How is “liberal” used in a sentence?

The foundation's liberal donation enabled the museum to acquire rare artifacts from ancient civilizations for its permanent collection. (该基金会慷慨的捐赠使博物馆能够为永久收藏购得古代文明的稀有文物。)

What are synonyms for “liberal”?

generous, open-minded, broad-minded — all close in meaning to liberal (generous, open-minded).

What is the opposite of “liberal”?

stingy, narrow-minded — each the opposite of liberal (generous, open-minded).

Is “liberal” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. liberal is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “liberal”?

liberal (free)

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