generous
/ˈdʒɛnərəs/
liberal, giving
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., more than is usual or expected; munificent.
"a generous donation"
- 2.
Larger than average in amount or size; ample.
"a generous helping of pasta"
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She is always very generous with her time and help.
She always freely gives her time and help.
The company made a generous donation to the local charity.
The company gave a large donation to the local charity.
He poured me a generous glass of wine.
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How do you pronounce generous?
generous is pronounced [/ˈdʒɛnərəs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does generous mean?
generous means "liberal, giving". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is generous?
generous is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She is always very generous with her time and help." — used to mean "liberal, giving".
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