Associations to the word «Generous»
Noun
- Gratification
- Chivalry
- Tenderness
- Praise
- Worthy
- Valour
- Encouragement
- Zeal
- Salary
- Countryman
- Aspiration
- Virtue
- Cruel
- Motive
- Temperament
- Friendship
- Deed
- Patriotism
- Compassion
- Fault
- Reward
- Faithful
- Posterity
- Indulgence
- Ignorant
- Devotion
- Slice
- Offer
- Greatness
- Fond
- Charity
- Benefit
- Prudence
- Foe
- Delicacy
- Envy
- Wise
- Genius
- Warmth
- Pity
- Disdain
- Misfortune
- Earnestness
- Goodness
- Nobleman
- Hostess
- Flattery
- Helping
- Honesty
Adjective
Wiktionary
GENEROUS, adjective. (obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th-19th c.]
GENEROUS, adjective. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
GENEROUS, adjective. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
GENEROUS, adjective. Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
Dictionary definition
GENEROUS, adjective. Willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation".
GENEROUS, adjective. Not petty in character and mind; "unusually generous in his judgment of people".
GENEROUS, adjective. More than adequate; "a generous portion".
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