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- DictionaryGen·er·ous/ˈjen(ə)rəs/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected: "she was generous with her money"
B1. giving people a lot of money, presents, or time in a kind way: a very generous man. Fewer examples. He can afford to be generous. She was kind, loving and generous. It was a very generous gesture. He was a thoughtful and generous host. It's very generous of you to let me stay.
Definitions of generous. adjective. willing to give and share unstintingly. “a generous donation” synonyms: charitable. full of love and generosity. benevolent, freehearted. generous in providing aid to others. big, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, giving, handsome, liberal, openhanded. given or giving freely.
Check pronunciation: generous. Definition of generous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
free from meanness or smallness of mind or character; magnanimous. Synonyms: big, noble, high-minded. Antonyms: mean. large; abundant; ample: a generous portion of pie. Synonyms: copious, plentiful. Antonyms: meager. rich or strong in flavor: a generous wine.
1. adjective. A generous person gives more of something, especially money, than is usual or expected . German banks are more generous in their lending. [ + in] The gift is generous by any standards. generously adverb [ADVERB with verb] We would like to thank all the judges who gave so generously of their time. 2. adjective.
3 days ago · 1. adjective. A generous person gives more of something, especially money, than is usual or expected. Dietler is generous with his time and money. generously adverb [ADV with v] We would like to thank all the judges who gave so generously of their time. 2. adjective.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English gen‧e‧rous /ˈdʒenərəs/ W3 adjective 1 someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them pleasure OPP mean generous to somebody She’s always very generous to the kids. generous with something Jim is very generous with his time. it/that is gene...
