generous
- 01 B1 Intermediate
willing to give more money, help, or time than is usual or expected.
willing to give or share unsparingly; demonstrating a readiness to provide more than is strictly required.
Simple“It was very generous of you to pay for everyone's dinner tonight.”
In context“The local community was incredibly generous, donating enough money to rebuild the youth centre within just three months.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
larger or more plentiful than usual.
larger, more ample, or more copious than is standard or necessary.
Simple“The hotel served a generous breakfast with eggs, fruit, and fresh bread.”
In context“The chef added a generous portion of herbs to the sauce, giving the dish a rich and complex flavour profile.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
kind and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
noble in behaviour or spirit; showing a lack of pettiness or resentment.
Simple“He was generous enough to admit that his opponent had played a better game.”
In context“Despite the harsh criticism he received, the author remained generous in his praise for the younger generation of writers.”
Synonyms
From Middle French genereux, and its source, Latin generōsus (“of noble birth”), from genus (“race, stock”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.