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Generous
adjective
/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/
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Word Frequency:
11.3
Definitions
1.
adjective
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
"Thank you for your generous words."
2.
adjective
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
"She's been extremely generous with her winnings."
3.
adjective
Large, more than ample, copious.
"Add a generous helping of mayonnaise."
4.
adjective
Invigorating in its nature.
"a generous wine"
5.
adjective
Of noble birth.
Synonyms
magnanimous
bighearted
benevolent
giving
munificent
unstinting
unselfish
bounteous
unsparing
bountiful
lavish
handsome
Rhymes With
venerous
overgenerous
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