generous
generous
willing to give
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generous belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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formal/literary word for very generous giver, especially with money
The museum received a munificent donation from an alumnus.
She's big-hearted and always helps neighbours in need.
She was kind enough to help me with my bags.
linked to charity — giving to good causes or being forgiving
The charitable organisation provides food for the homeless.
emphasis on forgiving or noble generosity, not only material giving
He was magnanimous in victory and praised his opponent.
abundant — often about resources/harvests, can mean generosity of nature or people
They enjoyed a bountiful harvest this year.
excessive or extravagant generosity — emphasizes luxury or over-the-top giving
They threw a lavish wedding for all their friends.
He was liberal with his praise after the show.
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How is generous different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между good, nice, kind и excellent
Разница между good, nice, kind и excellent: что выбрать для качества, приятного впечатления, доброты и высокой оценки.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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generous meaning: what does it mean?
willing to give
generous pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
generous is pronounced as /ˈdʒɛnərəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
generous definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She was generous and bought groceries for her neighbours. Translation: Она была щедрой и купила продукты для соседей.
Is generous part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, generous can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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