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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 Opposite
- 2. (of a thing) larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary: "a generous helping of pasta" Similar Opposite
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(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.
The meaning of GENEROUS is liberal in giving : openhanded. How to use generous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Generous.
(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.
Generous, charitable, liberal, bountiful, munificent all describe persons who give to others something of value, or the acts of such persons. Generous stresses the warm and sympathetic nature of the giver: a generous gift; generous in praise of the work of others.
A generous person gives more of something, especially money, than is usual or expected. The gift is generous by any standards. We would like to thank all the judges who gave so generously of their time. A generous person is friendly, helpful, and willing to see the good qualities in someone or something.
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.
GENEROUS definition: 1. giving people a lot of money, presents, or time in a kind way: 2. larger than usual or than…. Learn more.
Definition of generous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
