Associations to the word «Generous»
Noun
- Benefactor
- Donation
- Giver
- Gentle
- Hospitality
- Loving
- Generosity
- Noble
- Impulse
- Disposition
- Allowance
- Benevolence
- Pension
- Brave
- Gratitude
- Donor
- Kindness
- Philanthropist
- Sympathy
- Sentiment
- Indignation
- Compensation
- Subsidy
- Gift
- Endowment
- Patron
- Applause
- Enthusiasm
- Overly
- Approbation
- Bosom
- Affection
- Incentive
- Appreciation
- Tender
- Patronage
- Alms
- Bounty
- Extravagance
- Forgiveness
- Acknowledgment
- Admiration
- Philanthropy
- Instinct
- Bold
- Dowry
- Temper
Adjective
- Hospitable
- Hearted
- Manly
- Humane
- Courteous
- Affectionate
- Compassionate
- Genial
- Benevolent
- Noble
- Spirited
- Courageous
- Amiable
- Selfish
- Kindly
- Valiant
- Lavish
- Needy
- Truthful
- Ardent
- Charitable
- Minded
- Philanthropic
- Tolerant
- Gallant
- Frank
- Sincere
- Merciful
- Gracious
- Prudent
- Virtuous
- Brave
- Unworthy
- Tempered
- Zealous
- Grateful
- Indebted
- Hearty
- Enlightened
- Loyal
- Honourable
- Honest
- Trusting
- Fearless
- Pious
- Extravagant
- Witty
- Haughty
Wiktionary
GENEROUS, adjective. (obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th-19th c.]
GENEROUS, adjective. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
GENEROUS, adjective. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
GENEROUS, adjective. Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
Dictionary definition
GENEROUS, adjective. Willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation".
GENEROUS, adjective. Not petty in character and mind; "unusually generous in his judgment of people".
GENEROUS, adjective. More than adequate; "a generous portion".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.