liberal

Definitions

Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.

Relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, and government intervention to achieve social equality.

Given, used, or occurring in generous amounts.

Examples

The professor has a very liberal approach to grading, often allowing students to submit assignments late.

She made a liberal donation to the local animal shelter to help with their renovation project.

The politician is known for his liberal views on social issues and economic reform.

Synonyms

progressive open-minded tolerant broad-minded reformist unbiased lenient

Antonyms

conservative traditional reactionary narrow-minded intolerant orthodox rigid