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    Gen·er·ous
    /ˈjen(ə)rəs/

    adjective

  2. The meaning of GENEROUS is liberal in giving : openhanded. How to use generous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Generous.

  3. Synonyms for GENEROUS: charitable, liberal, benevolent, bountiful, handsome, munificent, open, unselfish; Antonyms of GENEROUS: ungenerous, stingy, selfish, small, parsimonious, miserly, cheap, uncharitable.

  4. (of someone) willing to give help or support, esp. more than is usual or expected, or (of something) larger than usual or expected: a generous donor. food in generous portions.

  5. 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.

  6. Generous definition: liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish. See examples of GENEROUS used in a sentence.

  7. 2 days ago · A generous person is friendly, helpful, and willing to see the good qualities in someone or something. He was generous enough to congratulate his successor on his decision. The students generously gave them instruction in social responsibility. A generous amount of something is much larger than is usual or necessary .

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

  9. GENEROUS definition: 1. giving people a lot of money, presents, or time in a kind way: 2. larger than usual or than…. Learn more.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

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