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
  • Making her debut at the annual Los Angeles event to fundraise for the museum, the beauty mogul joined a starry crowd embracing all things glitzy and gloriously extravagant.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The funds were allegedly used to finance Hollywood films and extravagant purchases that included hotels, a luxury yacht, art and jewelry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • Extremely generous with space, one room houses four washing machines and four dryers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • With its generous patch pockets and utilitarian vibe, the jacket was a return to one of the most enduring outerwear classics.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Photos in the listing show off the lavish two-story entrance way, gourmet kitchen, large breakfast room, private cinema, en-suite bedrooms, and sprawling lush green gardens.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This lavish hotspot with multiple locations in Los Angeles as well as outposts in Austin and Las Vegas, is a modern steakhouse with a bit of flair.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 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
  • The sectional version of contributor Lila Allen’s Kipton sofa has a handsome discount totalling 25% off during the brand’s current furniture sale (20% off orders of $2,000 or more, and 25% off orders of $5,000 or more).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Both lead to Green-Wood's surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 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
  • Atlanta plays unselfish basketball, but sticks largely to its starters; Golden State has more of an all-hands-on-deck arrangement.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lewandowski's unselfish pass to a wide-open Haile-Selassie at the back post capped the scoring in the 88th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 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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“Overgenerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgenerous. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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