Meanings
comparative more ungrudgingly · superlative most ungrudgingly
- Without a grudge.
It is pleasant to acknowledge an obligation when the favour has been bestowed courteously and ungrudgingly.
1882-1889, Various, A Collection of Old English Plays, Vol. III1 more example
Hence they determined to turn first in the direction of these doubtful parties, hoping that since they were far stronger in point of weapons and were willing to bestow favors ungrudgingly they might soon either persuade or force them to join.
1906, Cassius Dio, Dio's Rome, Vol. III
Synonyms & antonyms
adverbin a generous and ungrudging manner
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
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