generous
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle French genereux, and its source, Latin generōsus (“of noble birth”), from genus (“race, stock”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Adjective
[edit]generous (comparative more generous, superlative most generous)
- Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
- Thank you for your generous words.
- Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
- She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
- Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
- Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.
- his generous buttocks
- Invigorating in its nature.
- a generous wine
- (obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th–19th c.]
Synonyms
[edit]- See also Thesaurus:generous
Related terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]noble in behaviour, magnanimous
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large, ample
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of noble birth
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