Generous: meaning, definitions and examples

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generous

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›nษ™rษ™s ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in giving

Showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Synonyms

benevolent, big-hearted, charitable, liberal

Examples of usage

  • He was very generous with his time and always willing to help.
  • She has a generous heart and is always looking for ways to give back to the community.
Context #2 | Adjective

in size

Unusually large or substantial.

Synonyms

abundant, ample, copious, plentiful

Examples of usage

  • She received a generous portion of food at the restaurant.
  • The hotel room had a generous amount of space for relaxation.

Translations

Translations of the word "generous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น generoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช groรŸzรผgig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dermawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะตะดั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hojny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ›ๅคงใช (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ ใ„ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉnรฉreux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ generoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cรถmert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋Œ€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›drรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtedrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ทๆ…จ็š„ (kฤngkวŽi de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ radodaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrlรกtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะผะฐั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™xavษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ generoso

Etymology

The word 'generous' originated from the Latin word 'generosus', which means 'of noble birth' or 'magnanimous'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey the idea of being liberal or bountiful in giving. The concept of generosity has been valued in various cultures throughout history, as it reflects kindness, compassion, and a willingness to help others.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,102, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.