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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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jannock
English
Adjective
jannock (comparative more jannock, superlative most jannock)
- (Northern England) Pleasant, outspoken, honest, genuine, straightforward, or generous.
Noun
jannock (plural jannocks)
- (Northern England) A small oatmeal loaf.
References
- Concise Oxford Dictionary of current English OUP 1964
- OED 2nd edition 1989
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