GENEROUS


Meaning of GENEROUS in English

adj. Function: adjective

1 marked by a noble or forbearing spirit FF1C; generous toward the weakness of others FF1E;

Synonyms: benevolent, big, chivalrous, considerate, greathearted, lofty, magnanimous

Related Words: altruistic, charitable, kindhearted, kindly, thoughtful, ungrudging, unselfish; fair, honest; long-suffering, tolerant; helpful, willing

Contrasted Words: base, ignoble, mean, self-centered, selfish; grim, hard, harsh, intolerant

Antonyms: ungenerous

2

Synonyms: LIBERAL 1, bounteous, bountiful, free, freehanded, handsome, munificent, openhanded, unsparing

Antonyms: stingy

3

Synonyms: PLENTIFUL , abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, copious, liberal, plenteous, plenty

Related Words: lavish; luxuriant; affluent, wealthy

Contrasted Words: scant, scanty, sparse

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