[gen.er.ous] adj [MF or L; MF genereus, fr. L generosus, fr. gener-, genus] (1588) 1 archaic: highborn
2. a: characterized by a noble or forbearing spirit: magnanimous, kindly b: liberal in giving: openhanded c: marked by abundance or ample proportions: copious syn see liberal -- gen.er.ous.ly adv -- gen.er.ous.ness n