overgenerous

adjective

Definition of overgenerousnext
as in extravagant

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Recent Examples of overgenerous Father, who knew Mother and her overgenerous impulses well, had left a remarkable will in which Mother was the major immediate beneficiary. — James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022 The lure of better numbers, more carrot than stick, was energizing in itself, even if the ring’s criteria seemed kind of arbitrary, maybe overgenerous. — Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2021 In Washington, lawmakers have seized on the matter for political purposes, with Republicans complaining that the labor supply issues are the direct result of overgenerous stimulus measures passed by Democrats earlier this year. — Washington Post, 10 May 2021 The large number of unemployed will keep a lid on wages once the overgenerous federal unemployment benefits run out in early September. — Robert Barone, Forbes, 4 Apr. 2021 In McGann’s perhaps overgenerous account, Continue reading for just $1 an issue. — Evan Kindley, The New York Review of Books, 11 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgenerous
  1. extravagant
  2. generous
  3. lavish
  4. munificent
  5. handsome
  6. profuse
  7. unselfish
  8. bounteous
Adjective
  • The blue carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles was a sea of extravagant and unconventional ensembles featuring plenty of fur, feathers, and fringe.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the brand’s spring 2027 collection didn’t take second place to the extravagant little details founders Corrada Rodriguez d’Acri, Delfina Pinardi and Maria Sole Torlonia added to their seasonal presentation.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • The predominant suites—all of which have generous outdoor space—are spread across four buildings whose Indonesian names translate to mountain, hill, plateau and valley.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In Adnan, Regan could not have found a more captivating central character, whose incisive, ever-generous way with words, philosophical wisdom, and artworks are lovingly conveyed here.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Defined by lavish ornamentation, geometric forms, and unabashed glamour, Art Deco is having a major revival this fall.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … EMPTY POCKETS — AOC's 'Tax the Rich' designer accused of stiffing small business after lavish gala.
    — , FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of lavish
Adjective
  • The munificent monetary prize of a million dollars will go a long way to help establish the show’s importance.
    — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Swift danced her way through 149 sets in 22 countries and thanked her crew with munificent bonuses totaling $197 million.
    — Bryan West, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of munificent
Adjective
  • And Jeremy is the handsome cipher, the seemingly long-suffering dreamboat of a husband who may or may not be harboring more ominous intentions.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The perfect cup of coffee with Kevin Costner After reading prior interviews Costner had done with other outlets, one thing felt surprising given the actor's tendency toward the ruggedly handsome, cowboy archetype.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Definitely don’t be overly profuse or attempt to be complicated in whatever your request is.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Dodgers officials, however, have been profuse in their praise of Betts since the start of the season.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
Definition of profuse
Adjective
  • And even with an unselfish roster, what does the offensive hierarchy look like?
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Bellingham struck the post and again went close in the second half, before Güler competed the scoring thanks to unselfish play from Vinícius Júnior.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of unselfish
Adjective
  • Adults can sip a cocktail from the adjacent Elf Hollow Cafe, or the whole family can enjoy a bounteous family-style chicken dinner at Zehnder's Restaurant, a half-mile down the road.
    — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
  • But an Oasis show doesn’t offer the attempts of, say, a Coldplay show to offer a more bounteous joy.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Definition of bounteous

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