generous

generous

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English

Etymology

From Middle French genereux, and its source, Latin generōsus (of noble birth), from genus (race, stock).

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/

Adjective

generous (comparative more generous, superlative most generous)

  1. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
  2. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
  3. Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
  4. Invigorating in its nature.
  5. (obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th–19th c.]

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Related terms

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