Generous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdÊ’É›n(É™)ɹəs/

Origin

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

Full definition of generous

Adjective

1. (obsolete) Of noble birth. 16th-19th c.
2. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. from 16th c.Thank you for your generous words.
3. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. from 17th c.She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
4. Large, more than ample, copious. from 17th c.

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