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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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   What is a generous person?

   • liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous gift. a generous gift. free from meanness or smallness of mind or character; magnanimous. a generous portion of pie. a generous wine. generous soil. Generous, charitable, liberal, bountiful, munificent all describe persons who give to others something of value, or the acts of such persons.

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   What does generous mean in English?

   • liberal, generous, bountiful, munificent mean giving or given freely and unstintingly. liberal suggests openhandedness in the giver and largeness in the thing or amount given. generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift. bountiful suggests lavish, unremitting giving or providing.

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   How do you use generous in a sentence?

   • Brush each one generously with the watercress pesto, leaving a border of 2cm all around. Find similar words to using the buttons below. Generously definition: In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample .

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   What is a generous gift?

   • 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. He was generous enough to congratulate his successor on his decision.

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     GENEROUS meaning: 1. willing to give money, help, kindness,...

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     GENEROUS translate: pemurah, banyak, murah hati. Learn more...

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     GENEROUS translate: โอบอ้อมอารี, เหลือเฟือ, เมตตา กรุณา....

   • Ungenerous

     UNGENEROUS definition: 1. not willing to give money, help,...

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     GENERICALLY definition: 1. relating to generic products,...

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   free from meanness or smallness of mind or character; magnanimous. Synonyms: big, noble, high-minded. Antonyms: mean. large; abundant; ample: a generous portion of pie. Synonyms: copious, plentiful. Antonyms: meager. rich or strong in flavor: a generous wine.

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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.

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