generous

adjective

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

Large; more than ample; copious.

Invigorating in its nature.

(obsolete) Of noble birth.

Roots

genusgen- · Latin · kind, birth

Synonyms for generous

largehearted munificentadj bigheartedadj ungrudgingadj magnanimousadj openhandedadj unstintingadj bounteousadj graciousadj greatheartedadj benevolentadj bountifuladj unselfishadj kindheartedadj beneficentadj openheartedadj

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Where does generous come from?

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