different between generous vs aplenty

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

Translations

English

Alternative forms

• a-plenty

Etymology

From earlier a-plenty, equivalent to a- +? plenty.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??pl?nti/

Adjective

aplenty (not comparable)

1. (postpositive) In a generous or overlarge quantity.

   We have helpers aplenty but lack the skilled support.

   Synonym: galore

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Adverb

aplenty (not comparable)

1. Enough or more than enough.

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Anagrams

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