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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

Translations

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forbearing

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English forbering, forberyng, vorberinge, equivalent to forbear +? -ing.

Noun

forbearing (countable and uncountable, plural forbearings)

  1. forbearance; restraint

Etymology 2

From forbear +? -ing.

Adjective

forbearing (comparative more forbearing, superlative most forbearing)

  1. Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering
    a forbearing temper
Related terms
  • forbear
  • forbearance
  • forbearant
  • forbearantly
  • forbearingly

Verb

forbearing

  1. present participle of forbear

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