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   Gen·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" Similar liberallavishmagnanimousmunificentgivingopenhandedfree-handedbountifulunselfishungrudgingunstintingunsparingfreeindulgentprodigalprincelyliterary:bounteousplenteousrare:eleemosynarybenignantmagnanimouskindkindlybenevolentbeneficentaltruisticcharitablephilanthropicnobleloftyhigh-mindedbig-heartedhonorablegoodunselfishself-sacrificingunprejudiceddisinterestedOpposite selfish
   • ▪ showing kindness toward others: "it was generous of them to ask her along"
   • ▪ (of a thing) larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary: "a generous sprinkle of pepper" Similar lavishplentifulcopiousampleliberalmunificentbountifullargehugegreatabundantprofuserichbumperflushoverflowingsuperabundantinfiniteinexhaustibleopulentprolificteemingin plentyin abundanceinformal:a gogogalorelankliterary:bounteousplenteousOpposite meager

   Word Origin late 16th century: via Old French from Latin generosus ‘noble, magnanimous’, from genus, gener- ‘stock, race’. The original sense was ‘of noble birth’, hence ‘characteristic of noble birth, courageous, magnanimous, not mean’.

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   • 1. generousness noun

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   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.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGENEROUS definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · A generous person is friendly, helpful, and willing to see the good qualities in someone or something. He was always generous in sharing his enormous knowledge. Synonyms: magnanimous , kind , noble , benevolent More Synonyms of generous

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongenerous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of generous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGENEROUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈdʒen ə rəs / us. generous adjective (GIVING) Add to word list. 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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americangenerous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adverb Please give generously. a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) See generous in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: generous. Definition of generous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › generousGenerous - definition of generous by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Liberal in giving or sharing. See Synonyms at liberal. 2. Showing kindness and magnanimity: It was generous of him to mention us in his remarks. 3. Marked by abundance; ample: a generous slice of cake. 4. Having a rich bouquet and flavor: a generous wine. 5. Obsolete Of noble lineage.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › generous_adjgenerous, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   What does the word generous mean? There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word generous, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. generous has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.