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generous
[ jen-er-uhs ]
adjective
- liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous gift.
a generous patron of the arts;
a generous gift.
Synonyms: free, openhanded
Antonyms: selfish
- free from meanness or smallness of mind or character; magnanimous.
Synonyms: big, noble, high-minded
Antonyms: mean
a generous portion of pie.
Antonyms: meager
- rich or strong in flavor:
a generous wine.
generous soil.
Synonyms: fruitful
Antonyms: barren
generous
/ ˈdʒɛnərəs; ˈdʒɛnrəs /
adjective
- willing and liberal in giving away one's money, time, etc; munificent
- free from pettiness in character and mind
- full or plentiful
a generous portion
- (of wine) rich in alcohol
- (of a soil type) fertile
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Derived Forms
- ˈgenerously, adverb
- ˈgenerousness, noun
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Other Words From
- gener·ous·ly adverb
- gener·ous·ness noun
- over·gener·ous adjective
- over·gener·ous·ly adverb
- quasi-gener·ous adjective
- quasi-gener·ous·ly adverb
- super·gener·ous adjective
- super·gener·ous·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of generous1
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Example Sentences
But equally as important, he was a great guy, and a kind and generous friend.
In the Senate, the Democrats passed the budget 56-40 with the generous aid of 24 Republicans.
Not because capitalists back then were more generous, but because it was the law.
For platinum, gold, or other more generous plans, the premiums (or amount you pay up front) will be more expensive.
To call them mediocre, uninspiring, and stale would be overly generous.
At sight of this generous enemy, this faithful friend, how could he restrain the grateful impulse to fling himself into his arms!
In their greeting there seemed a taunting note as though they knew they had no more to fear from me and could be generous.
On Louis thanking the minister for his generous interference, Sinzendorff took his hand.
In pursuance of his generous resolution, he communicated his designs to Allcraft.
As against the pain she inflicted, he had been generous, long-suffering— therefore his conduct was 'beautiful and precious.'
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