generous

Etymology

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

adj

  1. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
    Thank you for your generous words.
  2. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
    She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
  3. Large, more than ample, copious.
    Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.
    his generous buttocks
  4. Invigorating in its nature.
    a generous wine
  5. (obsolete) Of noble birth.

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