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generous

English

Etymology

From Middle French genereux, and its source, Latin gener?sus (of noble birth), from genus (race, stock).

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /?d??n(?)??s/

Adjective

generous (comparative more generous, superlative most generous)

  1. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
    Thank you for your generous words.
  2. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
    She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
  3. Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
    Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.
  4. Invigorating in its nature.
    a generous wine
  5. (obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th-19th c.]

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:generous

Related terms

  • generosity

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advantageous

English

Etymology

advantage +? -ous or from Middle French avantageus (French avantageux). See advantage.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?ædv?n?te?d???s/
  • Rhymes: -e?d??s
  • Hyphenation: ad?van?ta?geous

Adjective

advantageous (comparative more advantageous, superlative most advantageous)

  1. Being of advantage, beneficial.
    Synonyms: behooveful, furthersome, gainful, profitable, useful

Derived terms

  • advantageously

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