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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Wout Faes was generous enough to give Hojlund an extra beat to run the ball into the penalty area unpressured, and United’s No 9 accepted the gift with a shot low and hard across Mads Hermansen into the far corner.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Leaders who are generous with their time, guidance, and support elevate not only their teams but their own influence.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Gentle and generous, and evidently not shy, Reynolds made friends quickly.
—Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Carl Anka, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Leaders who are generous with their time, guidance, and support elevate not only their teams but their own influence.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Gentle and generous, and evidently not shy, Reynolds made friends quickly.
—Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generous. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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generous
adjective
gen·er·ous
ˈjen-(ə-)rəs
generously
adverb
generousness
noun
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