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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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openhanded

English

Adjective

openhanded (comparative more openhanded, superlative most openhanded)

  1. Alternative form of open-handed
    1. Done with an open hand.
    2. Generous.
    3. Frank and tolerant.
    4. Loose and full.

Adverb

openhanded (comparative more openhanded, superlative most openhanded)

  1. Alternative form of open-handed
    1. With an open hand or hands.
    2. Generously.

Verb

openhanded

  1. simple past tense and past participle of openhand

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