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Meaning of the word generous in English

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generous

US /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/
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Adjective

1.

showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is necessary or expected

Example:
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She is always generous with her time and help.
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He made a generous donation to the charity.
Synonym:
benevolent charitable munificent liberal bountiful open-handed philanthropic altruistic unselfish kind
2.

larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary

Example:
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The restaurant serves generous portions of food.
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He applied a generous amount of cream to his skin.
Synonym:
ample plentiful copious liberal abundant large sizeable considerable substantial extensive
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generating generations generalized general generally generation generated