generous
adjective
gen·er·ous
ˈje-nə-rəs 
ˈjen-rə-
1
a
: liberal in giving : openhanded
a generous benefactor
b
: marked by abundance or ample proportions
wide overhangs and generous verandas—
Lewis Mumford
: copious
Lewis Mumforda thin salt-and-pepper moustache interrupted by a generous nose—Richard Zabel
Richard Zabel
c
: characterized by a noble or kindly spirit : magnanimous, kindly
a generous heart
2
archaic
: highborn
generously
adverb
generousness
noun
Examples of generous in a Sentence
The school raised the money through donations from generous alumni.
He was generous with both his time and his money.
She has always been very generous toward the poor.
This restaurant is known for its generous portions.
a generous helping of mashed potatoes
She has a generous heart.
He has generous sympathy for unemployed workers.
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.
—Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
The remaining cash was raised through an art sale, including a work donated by the late David Lynch, and a series of generous donations from patrons, including Pulp Fiction filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.
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With its petite displacement and no hybrid-electric assist, the twin-turbo Nettuno saves its best punch for mid-to-upper rev ranges, including a generous 531 ft lbs of torque between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
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Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.
—Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
The remaining cash was raised through an art sale, including a work donated by the late David Lynch, and a series of generous donations from patrons, including Pulp Fiction filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
With its petite displacement and no hybrid-electric assist, the twin-turbo Nettuno saves its best punch for mid-to-upper rev ranges, including a generous 531 ft lbs of torque between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generous. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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generous
adjective
gen·er·ous
ˈjen-(ə-)rəs
generously
adverb
generousness
noun
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