generous
/'dʤenərəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by a willingness to give freely, often more than is strictly necessary or expected: Describes a person who is liberal in giving or sharing money, time, or other resources.
- Showing kindness and understanding towards others; not mean-spirited: Describes a person who is magnanimous, forgiving, and broad-minded in their judgments or attitudes.
- Larger or more plentiful than usual or necessary: Describes an amount, portion, or measurement that is ample, abundant, or lavish.
Examples of Usage
- Describing a person's character:
- She is a very generous person who always donates to charity.
- He was generous with his time, always willing to help his neighbors.
- Describing an attitude or judgment:
- The reviewer gave a generous assessment of the amateur performance.
- Please be generous in your forgiveness.
- Describing an amount or portion:
- The restaurant serves generous portions of pasta.
- We received a generous amount of support from the community.
Advanced Usage
- "to be generous to a fault": to be so willing to give or help that it may potentially cause problems for oneself.
- Her kindness is generous to a fault; people sometimes take advantage of her.
- "generous spirit": a nature characterized by kindness, forgiveness, and a lack of pettiness.
- Despite the criticism, he responded with a generous spirit.
Variants and Related Words
- Generously (adverb): In a generous manner.
- He generously offered to pay for everyone's meal.
- Generosity (noun): The quality of being generous.
- We thank you for your generosity.
Synonyms
- Charitable: Relating to the assistance of those in need; benevolent.
- Magnanimous: Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
- Lavish: Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; giving or spending in great amounts.
- Bountiful: Large in quantity; abundant.
Antonyms
- Stingy: Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous.
- Mean: Lacking generosity; petty.
- Miserly: Relating to or characteristic of a miser; hoarding wealth.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A generous helping: A large serving of food.
- Would you like a generous helping of dessert?
- Generous to a fault: See 'Advanced Usage' above.
Adjective
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more than adequate
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a generous portion
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not petty in character and mind
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unusually generous in his judgment of people
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willing to give and share unstintingly
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a generous donation
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