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generous

adj.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈdʒɛnɝəs// UK //dʒˈɛnəɹəs// gen·er·ous Archaic General-service

adj. giving more of something, like money or time, than is expected. It also describes something that is larger or more plentiful than usual.

adj. showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. Also used to describe a quantity that is larger or more abundant than the standard requirement.


SIMPLE

She is very generous with her time and always helps others.

CONTEXTUAL

The charity received a generous donation that allowed them to build a new community center for the neighborhood.

COMPLEX

The contract offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance and an unusually high number of paid vacation days for entry-level employees.

Antonyms
Origin

From Middle French genereux, and its source, Latin generōsus (“of noble birth”), from genus (“race, stock”).

Usage

Commonly takes the preposition 'with' when referring to the resource being shared, or 'to' when referring to the recipient.

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