Generous

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • adj. Liberal in giving or sharing. See Synonyms at liberal.
  • adj. Characterized by nobility and forbearance in thought or behavior; magnanimous.
  • adj. Marked by abundance; ample: a generous slice of cake.
  • adj. Having a rich bouquet and flavor: a generous wine.
  • adj. Obsolete Of noble lineage.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adj. Of honorable birth or origin; highborn.
  • adj. Exhibiting those qualities which are popularly reregarded as belonging to high birth; noble; honorable; magnanimous; spirited; courageous.
  • adj. Open-handed; free to give; not close or niggardly; munificent.
  • adj. Characterized by generosity; abundant; overflowing.
  • adj. Full of spirit or strength; stimulating; exalting.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Being of noble or honorable birth or origin; well-born.
  • Possessed of or showing blood or breeding; spirited; courageous; thoroughbred.
  • Noble in character or quality; honorable; magnanimous.
  • Liberal; bountiful; munificent: as, a generous giver or gift.
  • Strong; full of spirit: as, generous wine.
  • Full; overflowing; abundant: as, a generous cup; a generous table.
  • Synonyms Magnanimous, etc. (see noble); high-minded.
  • Open-handed; free-handed.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • adj. more than adequate
  • adj. not petty in character and mind
  • adj. willing to give and share unstintingly
  • Equivalent
    ample    magnanimous    ungrudging    big    large    too-generous    munificent    free-handed    bountiful    benevolent   
    Cross Reference
    abundant   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    bountiful    magnanimous    liberal    highborn    noble    honorable    spirited    courageous    open-handed    munificent   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    honest    friendly    affectionate    modest    liberal    passionate