too-generous

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too-generous

A friend can be too-generous with their time.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Excessively generous: Characterized by giving or providing in an amount that is more than is necessary, reasonable, or prudent. It implies a level of generosity that goes beyond what is typical or sensible.
Usage
  • The adjective "too-generous" is used to describe a person, action, or amount that is characterized by excessive giving. It often carries a nuance of criticism or concern that the generosity is impractical or unsustainable.
  • It typically precedes a noun (e.g., a too-generous portion) or follows a linking verb like "be" or "seem" (e.g., He was too-generous).
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Her too-generous donation nearly emptied her savings account.
    • The chef is known for his too-generous servings of pasta.
    • While his heart was in the right place, his too-generous promises created unrealistic expectations.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be too-generous with": To give an excessive amount of something (like time, money, praise) to someone or something.
    • The manager was too-generous with praise, so it lost its meaning.
    • She is too-generous with her time and often gets overcommitted.
Variants and Related Words
  • Overgenerous (adj): A synonym meaning excessively generous.
    • His overgenerous nature sometimes led to financial strain.
  • Lavish (adj): Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; marked by excess. (Can be used similarly but often describes things, not just acts of giving).
  • Munificent (adj): Characterized by great generosity. (Typically positive, without the critical "excessive" connotation of "too-generous").
  • Prodigal (adj): Recklessly extravagant. (Often used with spending or resources).
  • Unsparing (adj): Given freely and generously; not restrained. (Can be positive, meaning "unstinting").
Synonyms
  • Overly generous
  • Excessively liberal
  • Extravagant (in the context of giving)
Antonyms
  • Stingy
  • Miserly
  • Parsimonious
  • Frugal (context-dependent, as frugal can be positive)
too-generous

A friend can be too-generous with their time.

Adjective
  1. very generous
    • distributed gifts with a lavish hand
    • the critics were lavish in their praise
    • a munificent gift
    • his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
    • prodigal praise
    • unsparing generosity
    • his unstinted devotion
    • called for unstinting aid to Britain

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