generous — showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenərəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so generous that she gives me money even when I just look at her wallet.
- The restaurant was generous with the cheese on my pizza - I could barely see the dough!
- He made a generous contribution to the scholarship fund.
generous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʒenərəs/]
showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected
The generous woman donated food and clothes to people in need.
Generate roses endlessly — generous giving never stops flowing!
Generous hearts often create prosperous and glorious relationships.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'generosus' meaning 'of noble birth' or 'magnanimous,' derived from 'genus' meaning 'family' or 'race.' The sense evolved from referring to noble lineage to describing noble character and liberality.
Breakdown
gener- (Latin genus, family/race) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = generous
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so generous that she gives me money even when I just look at her wallet.”
“The restaurant was generous with the cheese on my pizza - I could barely see the dough!”
“He made a generous contribution to the scholarship fund.”
“She's always generous with compliments to her friends.”
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