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Definition generous in British English

generous adjective

adjective
/ˈdʒenərəs/
1

giving people more of your time or money than is usual or expected

Example

Merton is clearly a warm and generous person.

Example

Billy was very generous to people who had less than he did.

Example

Lawyers have been generous with their time and talents.

Example

That's very generous of you.

Synonyms and related words
generous hospitable kind-hearted
1.1

a generous present is larger or more expensive than is usual or expected

Example

The committee expressed thanks to everyone for their generous donations.

Example

a generous gift

Synonyms and related words
present gift valentine
1.2

a generous action takes more time or effort than is usual or expected

Example

a generous gesture

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difficult hard tough
2

a generous amount is larger than is usual or necessary

Example

a generous helping of rice

Example

a generous court settlement

Example

There are generous discounts to groups of ten or more.

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substantial considerable extensive
Example

Thank you for your generous comments.

Synonyms and related words
friendly nice warm gentle nice sensitive helpful friendly kind
Definition generous in British English