generous
adjective
Simple meaning
Happy to give or share with others.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒɛnɚəs
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Definition
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adjective
Willing to give and share unstintingly
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Large; more than ample; copious.
Invigorating in its nature.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Willing to give and share unstintingly
Used this way, generous is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use generous
- “Unusually generous in his judgment of people.”adjective
- “A generous donation.”adjective
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All the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age.
Wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content.
Applying to all or most members of a category or group.
Usually.
In a generous manner.
Without a trademark or brand name.
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Synonyms
Sense: willing to give and share unstintingly
Antonyms
Sense: willing to give and share unstintingly
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