Generous ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Generous ( adjective )

  1. Willing to give more of something, such as time, money, or kindness, than is necessary or expected.
  2. More than enough in amount or quantity.
  3. 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:

  1. He was always a generous man, giving to charity and helping those in need.
  2. She was generous with her time, always willing to lend a hand.
  3. He was generous with his money, always buying rounds of drinks for his friends.
  4. The servings were generous and everyone left feeling full.
  5. He was generous in his praise, always quick to give credit where it was due.

(As a noun)

Generous ( noun )

  1. Willing to give more of something, such as time, money, or kindness, than is necessary or expected.
  2. More than enough in amount or quantity.
  3. 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:

  1. He was always a generous man, giving to charity and helping those in need.
  2. She was generous with her time, always willing to lend a hand.
  3. He was generous with his money, always buying rounds of drinks for his friends.
  4. The servings were generous and everyone left feeling full.
  5. He was generous in his praise, always quick to give credit where it was due.
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