generous
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Britannica Dictionary definition of GENEROUS
[more generous; most generous]
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freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things
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a generous benefactor
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The school raised the money through donations from generous alumni.
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He was generous with both his time and his money.
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She has always been very generous toward/to the poor.
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providing more than the amount that is needed or normal
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abundant or ample
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a generous supply
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This restaurant is known for its generous portions.
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a generous helping of mashed potatoes
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a generous donation
3
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showing kindness and concern for others
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She has a generous heart/spirit.
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He has generous sympathy for unemployed workers.
— generously
adverb-
He generously insisted on paying for dinner.
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She tipped the waiter generously.
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a generously [=lavishly] illustrated book
