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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)
- Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
- Thank you for your generous words.
- 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.
- Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
- Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.
- Invigorating in its nature.
- a generous wine
- (obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th-19th c.]
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:generous
Related terms
- generosity
Translations
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goodwilly
English
Alternative forms
- goodwillie
- guidwilly, guidwillie (Scotland)
Etymology
From goodwill +? -y. Compare Saterland Frisian goudwillich, Dutch goedwillig, German gutwillig. More at goodwill.
Noun
goodwilly (plural goodwillies)
- (obsolete or dialectal) A volunteer.
Adjective
goodwilly (comparative more goodwilly, superlative most goodwilly)
- (obsolete or dialectal) Liberal; generous.
- (obsolete or dialectal) Cordial; friendly; cheering.
See also
- goodwiller
goodwilly From the web:
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