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generous

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəs/

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Definition of generous

adjective

  • 1showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected:a generous benefactor to the University
  • showing kindness towards others:a generous assessment of his work
  • 2(of a thing) larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary:a generous helping of pasta

Derivatives

generously

adverb

generousness

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: via Old French from Latin generosus 'noble, magnanimous', from genus, gener- 'stock, race'. The original sense was 'of noble birth', hence 'characteristic of noble birth, courageous, magnanimous, not mean'

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