Main Entry:

gen·er·ous

Pronunciation:

\ˈjen-rəs, ˈje-nə-\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle French or Latin; Middle French genereus, from Latin generosus, from gener-, genus

Date:

1583

1archaic : highborn2 a: characterized by a noble or forbearing spirit : magnanimous, kindly b: liberal in giving : openhanded c: marked by abundance or ample proportions : copious <a thin salt-and-pepper moustache interrupted by a generous nose — Richard Zabel>

synonyms see liberal

— gen·er·ous·ly adverb

— gen·er·ous·ness noun