liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
free from meanness or smallness of mind or character; magnanimous.
large; abundant; ample: a generous portion of pie.
rich or strong in flavor: a generous wine.
fertile; prolific: generous soil.
Origin of generous
1580–90; <Middle French généreux<Latin generōsus of noble birth, equivalent to gener- (see gender2) + -ōsus-ous
SYNONYMS FOR generous
1 openhanded, free, unstinting.
2 high-minded, noble, big.
3 plentiful, copious.
5 fruitful.
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ANTONYMS FOR generous
1 selfish.
2 mean.
3 meager.
5 barren.
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synonym study for generous
1. Generous,charitable,liberal,bountiful,munificent all describe persons who give to others something of value, or the acts of such persons. Generous stresses the warm and sympathetic nature of the giver: a generous gift; generous in praise of the work of others.Charitable places stress on both the goodness and kindness of the giver and the indigence or need of the receiver: charitable assistance to the needy; a charitable person, always willing to help those less fortunate than herself.Liberal, in this connection, emphasizes the size of the gift, the largesse and openhandedness of the giver: a liberal contribution to the endowment fund.Bountiful implies effusive, unstinted giving and a sense of abundance or plenty: bountiful and unrestricted support for the museum; a bountiful return for his efforts.Munificent refers to gifts or awards so large and striking as to evoke amazement or admiration: a life income, a truly munificent reward for his loyalty; a munificent contribution, larger by far than any other.
Most of the television interviews he’s given as president have gone to Fox News or Fox Business, including a sprawling, generous one Tuesday morning.
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I hurriedly filled a plastic container with wet dirt and leaves and added a generous helping of earthworms.
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The episode didn’t dull Wall Street’s enthusiasm because investors can rely on TransDigm to send its profits back to shareholders through generous dividends and stock buybacks — nearly $600 million over the past five years.
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In a series of experiments reported in 2013, researchers tested to see if dancing or chanting together made people feel more generous toward members of their group.
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But equally as important, he was a great guy, and a kind and generous friend.
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In the Senate, the Democrats passed the budget 56-40 with the generous aid of 24 Republicans.
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But this is the most generous interpretation, and, I suspect, the one least likely to be internalized by young fans.
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Roger Williams lured them with private plane rides, generous consulting contracts and even cash, interviews and records show.
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During our interview, he was intense, fast, generous with his time, and thoughtful and expansive with his answers.
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So far as I know, she has a very even temper, and is more than generous with all her possessions.
Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall|Jean K. Baird
What sadness and difficulty may not his noble and generous spirit have had to encounter!
Alida|Amelia Stratton Comfield
“I know already that you can be very brave and generous,” she answered.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II.|Various
Touched with her troubles, a circle of generous spirits contributed a large sum to her relief.
The Young Maiden|A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey
British Dictionary definitions for generous
generous
/ (ˈdʒɛnərəs, ˈdʒɛnrəs) /
adjective
willing and liberal in giving away one's money, time, etc; munificent
free from pettiness in character and mind
full or plentifula generous portion
(of wine) rich in alcohol
(of a soil type) fertile
Derived forms of generous
generously, adverbgenerousness, noun
Word Origin for generous
C16: via Old French from Latin generōsus nobly born, from genus race; see genus