gen·er·ous 
/ˈʤɛnərəs/ adjective
/ˈʤɛnərəs/ adjective [more generous; most generous] 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.
▪ 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.
▪ a generous supply ▪ This restaurant is known for its generous portions. ▪ a generous helping of mashed potatoes ▪ a generous donation
▪ 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
▪ He generously insisted on paying for dinner. ▪ She tipped the waiter generously. ▪ a generously [=lavishly] illustrated book
