Word
generous
Phoneticsgen·er·ous, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/
UK/dʒˈɛnəɹəs/
Definitions
01giving money or time
B1 · Intermediate
adj. willing to give more money, help, or time than is usual or expected.
adj. willing to give or share unsparingly; demonstrating a readiness to provide more than is strictly required.
日本語:太っ腹※
“It was very generous of you to pay for everyone's dinner tonight.”
“The local community was incredibly generous, donating enough money to rebuild the youth centre within just three months.”
Synonyms
02large or plentiful
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. larger or more plentiful than usual.
adj. larger, more ample, or more copious than is standard or necessary.
Español:generoso
“The hotel served a generous breakfast with eggs, fruit, and fresh bread.”
“The chef added a generous portion of herbs to the sauce, giving the dish a rich and complex flavour profile.”
03kind and noble
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. kind and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
adj. noble in behaviour or spirit; showing a lack of pettiness or resentment.
日本語:寛大※
Español:generoso
“He was generous enough to admit that his opponent had played a better game.”
“Despite the harsh criticism he received, the author remained generous in his praise for the younger generation of writers.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “generous” in context.
Verb
01. be generous
“Please be generous when you consider their request for more time.”
verb + adj
02. generous to
“The company was generous to its employees by offering a large year-end bonus.”
adj + prep
03. generous with
“She is always very generous with her time, helping new students after class.”
adj + prep
Adjective
04. extremely generous
“The charity received an extremely generous donation from an anonymous source.”
adv + adj
05. incredibly generous
“It was incredibly generous of you to pay for everyone's dinner.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. generous donation
“The museum was built thanks to a generous donation from a local family.”
adj + noun
07. generous gift
“Thank you for the generous gift you sent for our wedding anniversary.”
adj + noun
08. generous offer
“We decided to accept their generous offer to stay in their guest house.”
adj + noun
09. generous portion
“The restaurant is known for serving a generous portion of chips with every meal.”
adj + noun
10. a generous spirit
“She is remembered by all for her kindness and generous spirit.”
11. generous to a fault
“He is generous to a fault, often giving away money he needs for himself.”
12. make a generous contribution
“Local businesses made a generous contribution to the new playground fund.”
Etymology
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.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/generous
※ 機械で選んだ訳語です。ネイティブスピーカーによる確認はまだです。
「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0