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.
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Courtenay Rudzinski, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
Although the deal was revealed just three weeks after execs floated it during an earnings call, the generous timeline for closing it is designed to enable continuity.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Prospective buyers are attracted to the area’s generous yard space and zoning for ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, Berglund said.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generous. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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generous
adjective
gen·er·ous
ˈjen-(ə-)rəs
generously
adverb
generousness
noun
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