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   generous

   /ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected: "a generous benefactor to the University" Similar liberallavishmagnanimousmunificentgivingopen-handedfree-handedbountifulunselfishungrudgingunstintingunsparingfreeindulgentprodigalprincelyliterary:bounteousplenteousrare:eleemosynarybenignantmagnanimouskindkindlybenevolentbeneficentaltruisticcharitablephilanthropicnobleloftyhigh-mindedbig-heartedhonourablegoodunselfishself-sacrificingunprejudiceddisinterestedOpposite selfish
   • ▪ showing kindness towards others: "a generous assessment of his work"
   • 2. (of a thing) larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary: "a generous helping of pasta" Similar lavishplentifulcopiousampleliberalmunificentbountifullargehugegreatabundantprofuserichbumperflushoverflowingsuperabundantinfiniteinexhaustibleopulentprolificteemingin plentyin abundanceinformal:a gogogalorelankliterary:bounteousplenteousOpposite meagre

   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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   4 days ago · noun. the trait of being willing to give your money or time. synonyms: generosity.

3. experteditor.com.au › blog › traits-of-people-who-genuinely7 traits of people who genuinely enjoy helping others (no strings...

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   Jul 1, 2024 · In this article, I will share with you the 7 traits that define people who truly enjoy helping others, without any strings attached, hoping to inspire us all to embrace these qualities and spread kindness wherever we go.

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   Jul 1, 2024 · 11) Generous. These individuals have generosity in abundance. This comes from a place of empathy and compassion. Generosity can manifest in many ways: Helping others; Making a donation; Volunteering their time; Offering a comforting word; The truth is, their acts of generosity make a significant difference in the lives of others.

6. hackspirit.com › personality-traits-of-kind-people15 personality traits of kind people that often go unnoticed

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   23 hours ago · Generous people know that good things and moments are meant to be shared, so they do it without question. They give their time and money without hesitation to the people they love, and often to folks they don’t even know.

7. www.therandomvibez.com › generosity-quotes-about-beingGenerosity Quotes About Being Generous And Giving

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   Jun 17, 2024 · We have rounded up the best collection of generosity quotes, sayings, captions, status, (with images and pictures) to inspire you to show compassion and be giving for the greater good of people. Generous people are the ones who give more than is expected of them.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AltruismAltruism - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Alms are the fruits of a moral notion of the gift and of fortune on the one hand, and of a notion of sacrifice, on the other. Generosity is an obligation, because Nemesis avenges the poor and the gods for the superabundance of happiness and wealth of certain people who should rid themselves of it.

9. hackspirit.com › habits-of-genuinely-kind-peopleThe top 10 habits of genuinely kind people - Hack Spirit

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   Jun 17, 2024 · 1) Genuinely kind people really listen. With so many distractions around us these days, I really notice when someone gives me their full attention. It’s so rare, and it makes me feel so special. Genuinely kind people make a habit of actively listening to others.