Generous
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Generous ( adjective )
- Willing to give more of something, such as time, money, or kindness, than is necessary or expected.
- More than enough in amount or quantity.
- Free from meanness or smallness of mind or character.
Origin:
From latin generosus, meaning "of noble birth, high-born, of good family," from genus "race, stock, kin.d"
Examples:
- He was always a generous man, giving to charity and helping those in need.
- She was generous with her time, always willing to lend a hand.
- He was generous with his money, always buying rounds of drinks for his friends.
- The servings were generous and everyone left feeling full.
- He was generous in his praise, always quick to give credit where it was due.
(As a noun)
Generous ( noun )
- Willing to give more of something, such as time, money, or kindness, than is necessary or expected.
- More than enough in amount or quantity.
- Free from meanness or smallness of mind or character.
Origin:
From latin generosus, meaning "of noble birth, high-born, of good family," from genus "race, stock, kin.d"
Examples:
- He was always a generous man, giving to charity and helping those in need.
- She was generous with her time, always willing to lend a hand.
- He was generous with his money, always buying rounds of drinks for his friends.
- The servings were generous and everyone left feeling full.
- He was generous in his praise, always quick to give credit where it was due.