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Liberal

🔄 Synonyms of "Liberal"

24 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
freenoun	(social) Unconstrained.
broadnoun	Wide in extent or scope.
bignoun	Of great size, large.
looseverb	(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
generous	Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
handsomeverb	Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:
bountiful	Having a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful; ample.
tolerantnoun	Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.
leftnoun	Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
bounteous	(of a gift, etc.) Liberal or abundant.
givingverb	Having the tendency to give; generous.
openhanded	Alternative form of open-handed.
inexact	Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.
broad-minded	Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity; with broad views on different issues.
reformistnoun	One who advocates reform (of an institution).
bighearted	Noble, kind and generous.
liberalistic	Of or pertaining to liberalism
socialized	(US) subsidized for social reasons
neoliberalnoun	(often derogatory) A person who subscribes to neoliberalism.
freehanded	Openhanded; generous.
welfaristnoun	A supporter of the politics or principles of the welfare state.
civil-libertarian	having or showing active concern for protection of civil liberties protected by law
welfare-statist	of or relating to a welfare state
progressivenoun	Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.

↔️ Antonyms of "Liberal"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
conservativistnoun	a person who has conservative ideas or opinions
conservativenoun	(politics) One who seeks to promote or preserve traditional values or institutions.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Liberal"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
progressive	Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.
neoliberal	(often derogatory) In accordance with, or subscribing to, neoliberalism.
reformist	(politics) Advocating reform of an institution or body.
liberalistic	Of or pertaining to liberalism
welfarist	Pertaining to support for the politics or principles of the welfare state.
socialized	(US) subsidized for social reasons
broad	Wide in extent or scope.
tolerant	Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.
broad-minded	Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity; with broad views on different issues.
giving	Having the tendency to give; generous.
generous	Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
welfarenoun	(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
bighearted	Noble, kind and generous.
handsome	Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:
bountiful	Having a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful; ample.
bounteous	(of a gift, etc.) Liberal or abundant.
left	Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
big	Of great size, large.
openhanded	Alternative form of open-handed.
freehanded	Openhanded; generous.