generous
adjective
gen·er·ous
ˈje-nə-rəs 
ˈjen-rə-
1
a
: liberal in giving : openhanded
a generous benefactor
b
: marked by abundance or ample proportions
wide overhangs and generous verandas—
Lewis Mumford
: copious
Lewis Mumforda thin salt-and-pepper moustache interrupted by a generous nose—Richard Zabel
Richard Zabel
c
: characterized by a noble or kindly spirit : magnanimous, kindly
a generous heart
2
archaic
: highborn
generously
adverb
generousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of generous in a Sentence
The school raised the money through donations from generous alumni.
He was generous with both his time and his money.
She has always been very generous toward the poor.
This restaurant is known for its generous portions.
a generous helping of mashed potatoes
She has a generous heart.
He has generous sympathy for unemployed workers.
Recent Examples on the Web
The event kicked off on April 5 for Rouge members, like myself, who are receiving a generous 20% off.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
But the main factor was long-running generous government support of chipmakers in all three of the economies that now dominate the industry.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
That makes a big difference here, since so many artists, writers and musicians receive generous government aid.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
For a budget-friendly device, this is a generous support period.
—PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
Throughout, McDermott exudes a generous spirit and love of playing with the musicians.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2024
This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Those rewards are among the most generous in the industry, and signify that the company is intent on becoming a significant player in credit card sector as part of a larger push to offer a full suite of financial services, including retirement accounts.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Opulence has all these perks, plus a private chauffeur transfer, a more generous baggage allowance, free booking changes and, starting in July, use of an Apple Vision Pro.
—Daniel Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
But the main factor was long-running generous government support of chipmakers in all three of the economies that now dominate the industry.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
That makes a big difference here, since so many artists, writers and musicians receive generous government aid.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
For a budget-friendly device, this is a generous support period.
—PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
Throughout, McDermott exudes a generous spirit and love of playing with the musicians.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2024
This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Those rewards are among the most generous in the industry, and signify that the company is intent on becoming a significant player in credit card sector as part of a larger push to offer a full suite of financial services, including retirement accounts.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Opulence has all these perks, plus a private chauffeur transfer, a more generous baggage allowance, free booking changes and, starting in July, use of an Apple Vision Pro.
—Daniel Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generous. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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generous
adjective
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generously
adverb
generousness
noun
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