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 brand offers a generous 101-night sleep trial, and all Puffy products are backed by an impressive lifetime warranty.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Rafaela seems to be an amalgamation of various people in Lempicka’s circle, and the musical takes some generous liberties with other aspects of her life.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Entertaining tip: Bille Brahe believes that the more generous a host is, the better the energy of the evening.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
With a beam of 28 feet, the yacht offers a generous interior volume of almost 400 GT.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
The nonprofit has attracted generous support in the years since from people who believe in Stevenson’s mission.
—Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
There’s a generous 190 kilograms (419 pounds) of load capacity, including the rider’s weight.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
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
Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Rafaela seems to be an amalgamation of various people in Lempicka’s circle, and the musical takes some generous liberties with other aspects of her life.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Entertaining tip: Bille Brahe believes that the more generous a host is, the better the energy of the evening.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
With a beam of 28 feet, the yacht offers a generous interior volume of almost 400 GT.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
The nonprofit has attracted generous support in the years since from people who believe in Stevenson’s mission.
—Donovan X. Ramsey, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
There’s a generous 190 kilograms (419 pounds) of load capacity, including the rider’s weight.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
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
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generous. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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generous
adjective
gen·er·ous
ˈjen-(ə-)rəs
generously
adverb
generousness
noun
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