generous
/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
“Thank you for your generous words.”
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Meaning 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.”
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Large, more than ample, copious.
“Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Invigorating in its nature.
“a generous wine”
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Of noble birth.
How this word is used
- Everyday “Thank you for your generous words.”
- General “She's been extremely generous with her winnings.”
- General “Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.”
- General “a generous wine”
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