gen·er·ous
Pronounced:
/ˈʤɛnərəs/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more gen*er*ous; most gen*er*ous] 1 : freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things ▪ a generous benefactor ▪ 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/to the poor.
2 : providing more than the amount that is needed or normal : abundant or ample ▪ a generous supply ▪ This restaurant is known for its generous portions. ▪ a generous helping of mashed potatoes ▪ a generous donation
3 : showing kindness and concern for others ▪ She has a generous heart/spirit. ▪ He has generous sympathy for unemployed workers.
2 : providing more than the amount that is needed or normal : abundant or ample ▪ a generous supply ▪ This restaurant is known for its generous portions. ▪ a generous helping of mashed potatoes ▪ a generous donation
3 : showing kindness and concern for others ▪ She has a generous heart/spirit. ▪ He has generous sympathy for unemployed workers.
—gen·er·ous·ly adverb ▪ He generously insisted on paying for dinner. ▪ She tipped the waiter generously. ▪ a generously [=lavishly] illustrated book