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- Dictionarygenerous/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 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.
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.
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.
Definition of generous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Definitions of 'generous'. 1. A generous person gives more of something, especially money, than is usual or expected. [...] 2. A generous person is friendly, helpful, and willing to see the good qualities in someone or something. [...]
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.
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.
(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.
