generous

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   more than adequate

   a generous portion

2. 2
   adj

   willing to give and share unstintingly

   a generous donation

3. 3
   adj

   not petty in character and mind

   I am unusually generous in my judgment of people.

4. 4
   adj

   Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

   Thank you for your generous words.

5. 5
   adj

   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.

6. 6
   adj

   Large; more than ample; copious.

   Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.

7. 7
   adj

   Invigorating in its nature.

   a generous wine

8. 8
   adj

   Of noble birth.

Etymology

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