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
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