generous

Meaning

1. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
2. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
3. Large, more than ample, copious.
4. Invigorating in its nature.
5. (obsolete) Of noble birth.

Synonyms

liberal

magnanimous

benevolent

munificent

kind

charitable

bountiful

unselfish

open-handed

lavish

bounteous

good

👍

noble

giving

kind-hearted

kindly

big-hearted

broad-minded

large-hearted

ample

altruistic

openhanded

good-natured

plentiful

rich

🤑

bighearted

copious

big

abundant

lenient

compassionate

free-handed

indulgent

largehearted

great

noble-minded

high-minded

plenty

profuse

to be

decent

gentle

philanthropic

right

lofty

friendly

freehanded

forbearing

just

hospitable

Translations

generoso

généreux

generoso

großzügig

freigebig

vrijgevig

γενναιόδωρος

liberale

generoso

gul

generös

genereus

magnanimo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/

Etymology

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