Generous
11generous — gen|e|rous [ˈdʒenərəs] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: généreux, from Latin generosus born into a high rank , from genus; GENUS] 1.) someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them… …
12generous — adjective 1 willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them pleasure (+ to): She s always very generous to the kids. | it is generous of sb (to do sth): What lovely presents it s very generous of you! | generous with… …
13generous — generously, adv. generousness, n. /jen euhr euhs/, adj. 1. liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift. 2. free from meanness or smallness of mind or character; magnanimous. 3. large; abundant; ample: a …
14generous — [[t]ʤe̱nərəs[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED A generous person gives more of something, especially money, than is usual or expected. German banks are more generous in their lending... The gift is generous by any standards. Ant: mean Derived words:… …
15generous — adj. 1) generous in; with (generous with money) 2) generous to + inf. (it was generous of her to contribute such a large sum) * * * [ dʒen(ə)rəs] with (generous with money) generous in generous to + inf. (it was generous of her to contribute such …
16generous — 01. My grandmother was a very [generous] person who was always ready to help people in need. 02. David Lam is known for his [generosity] in supporting a number of charitable causes in our province. 03. His family always gives [generously] to… …
17generous — adj. VERBS ▪ appear, be, feel, seem, sound ▪ become ▪ John s become very generous with the wine! ADVERB …
18generous — gen•er•ous [[t]ˈdʒɛn ər əs[/t]] adj. 1) liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish 2) free from meanness or pettiness; magnanimous 3) large; abundant: a generous piece of pie[/ex] 4) rich or strong in flavor: a generous wine[/ex] 5) fertile;… …
19generous — adjective 1) she is generous with money Syn: liberal, lavish, magnanimous, munificent, giving, openhanded, free handed, bountiful, unselfish, ungrudging, free, indulgent, prodigal; literary bounteous Ant …
20generous*/ — [ˈdʒenərəs] adj 1) giving people more of your time or money than is usual or expected She is a warm and generous human being.[/ex] That s very generous of you.[/ex] 2) larger than is usual or necessary a generous helping of chips[/ex] generously… …
