How to Use generous in a Sentence

generous

adjective

• She has a generous heart.
• He was generous with both his time and his money.
• She has always been very generous toward the poor.
• The school raised the money through donations from generous alumni.
• This restaurant is known for its generous portions.
• He has generous sympathy for unemployed workers.
• The generous use of wood helps lend a warm, cozy look.
  — Adam Williams may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
• And then on top, an over-generous scoop of non-dairy ice cream.
  — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
• Serve it as is or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
• Two walk-in closets and a generous bath round out the space.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
• Turnip greens are loaded with a generous amount of good stuff.
  — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
• The fresh cooked eggs were quick to arrive and generous.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
• Okay, maybe that’s too generous.
  — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
• Add the wine, lemon juice and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper.
  — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
• Day has already been generous enough with her time.
  — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
• Her kindness, her smile, and her generous heart meant so much to me.
  — Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
• That was a generous spot to begin with.
  — Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
• Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
• The figures might sound generous at first glance.
  — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
• Clive was a warm, witty, and generous friend.
  — Michael Riedel, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026
• Brush the top and sides of the buns with the glaze, being more generous with the glaze on top.
  — Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022
• Add a generous drizzle of olive oil and a few pinches of salt.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
• The party stayed for a few hours and Foxx left a generous tip.
  — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
• In fact, the home bar at my house has a little more of a generous pour than the bar down the street.
  — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
• Whisk eggs in a very large bowl with a generous pinch of salt until well-blended.
  — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
• The vibe is laid back and lively, and the portions are generous.
  — Katie Chang, Forbes, 27 May 2022
• Williams was generous with both his scent and his time on the set of Breaking.
  — Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2022
• There is, of course, a generous dose of your customary irony in the film.
  — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
• Season with a generous amount of kosher salt and black pepper.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
• Well, the good news is, receiving a gift like this is such a generous and kind act.
  — Paco De Leon, refinery29.com, 23 Mar. 2022