adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a bounteous manner; with generous liberality; munificently; freely, plentifully, largely, amply.
1531. Elyot, Gov., I. xx. Ye may bounteousely rewarde me.
1590. Spenser, Muiopot., 151. Feeding vpon their pleasures bounteouslie.
1601. Shaks., Twel. N., I. ii. 52. I prethee (and Ile pay thee bounteously) Conceale me what I am.
a. 1649. Drumm. of Hawth., Biblioth. Edinb. Lectori, Wks. (1711), 222. Great spirits learn to forget what they bounteously bestow.
a. 1843. Southey, Inscript., xxxv. Wks. III. 153. Never had benignant nature showerd More bounteously Her choicest gifts.
1860. Tyndall, Glac., 184. The glorious light was poured bounteously over crags, and snows.