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gen·er·ous Listen to audio/ˈʤɛnərəs/ adjective
[more generous; most generous] 1 : freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things
a generous benefactor 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/to the poor.
2 : providing more than the amount that is needed or normal : abundant or ample
a generous supply This restaurant is known for its generous portions. a generous helping of mashed potatoes a generous donation
3 : showing kindness and concern for others
She has a generous heart/spirit. He has generous sympathy for unemployed workers.
— gen·er·ous·ly adverb
He generously insisted on paying for dinner. She tipped the waiter generously. a generously [=lavishly] illustrated book

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