Generous
adjective
Giving more than usual or expected.
She was generous with her time, always willing to help others.
Often appears as...
- generous donation
- generous offer
adjective
Abundant, plentiful, or ample.
They served a generous portion of pasta at the restaurant.
Often appears as...
- generous portion
- generous amount
adjective
Showing kindness towards others.
His generous spirit was admired by all who knew him.
Often appears as...
- generous spirit
- generous actions
adjective
Giving more than usual or expected.
She was generous with her time, always willing to help others.
Often appears as...
- generous donation
- generous offer
adjective
Abundant, plentiful, or ample.
They served a generous portion of pasta at the restaurant.
Often appears as...
- generous portion
- generous amount
adjective
Showing kindness towards others.
His generous spirit was admired by all who knew him.
Often appears as...
- generous spirit
- generous actions
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Expectations
Use 'generous' to describe someone offering more help or resources than what is typically expected.
The teacher's generous feedback on our essays helped us improve immensely.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Generous' is often used to express approval or in a positive way to describe a person's character.
The community praised the businessman for his generous support.
Pro Tip 3/3Not About Wealth
Being called 'generous' is not solely about wealth; it’s about the willingness to give more than is necessary.
Even with little, the generous man shared his meal with others.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Expectations
Use 'generous' to describe someone offering more help or resources than what is typically expected.
The teacher's generous feedback on our essays helped us improve immensely.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Generous' is often used to express approval or in a positive way to describe a person's character.
The community praised the businessman for his generous support.
Pro Tip 3/3Not About Wealth
Being called 'generous' is not solely about wealth; it’s about the willingness to give more than is necessary.
Even with little, the generous man shared his meal with others.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Expectations
Use 'generous' to describe someone offering more help or resources than what is typically expected.
The teacher's generous feedback on our essays helped us improve immensely.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Generous' is often used to express approval or in a positive way to describe a person's character.
The community praised the businessman for his generous support.
Pro Tip 3/3Not About Wealth
Being called 'generous' is not solely about wealth; it’s about the willingness to give more than is necessary.
Even with little, the generous man shared his meal with others.
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The science of...
either hot or iced. Later, the participants read a story about a hypothetical person, and were asked to rate their personality. Those who had held the hot cup of coffee perceived the person in the story as happier, more social, more generous and better-natured than those who had held the cup of iced coffee,
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Making the impossible...
the carpenter who had cut his fingers off and actually generously come out to help us and he said me I don't think you should go i first of all you don't know what you're getting yourself into sedan is gnarly and you are gonna be a big tall bald shining target walking
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What it's like to be a...
He was in dental school, talented, promising And his sister would tell me that he was the sweetest, most generous human being she knew. She was visiting him there and he showed her his resume, and she was amazed.
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Catching Giant Tuna PIPE...
fish be generous and the one that breaks the Nets that's the tuna I really love there's some of the strongest beasts on earth equipped with oxygen rich muscle tissue that allows them to stay warm and
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I grew up in the...
apparent enemies who became my beloved friends. And in the case of one particularly understanding and generous guy, my husband. There was nothing special about the way I responded to him.
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
to sponsor kids, to fund microloans, to support generous levels of foreign aid. But until I had actually talked to Venus, I would have had no idea that none of those approaches
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
catching but it seems he needs to do more generously she drops him a hint
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Nature's Greatest...
catching but it seems he needs to do more generously she drops him a hint
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The Life Story...
catching but it seems he needs to do more generously she drops him a hint
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The Bowerbird's Grand...
Generously, she drops him a hint.
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The science of...
either hot or iced. Later, the participants read a story about a hypothetical person, and were asked to rate their personality. Those who had held the hot cup of coffee perceived the person in the story as happier, more social, more generous and better-natured than those who had held the cup of iced coffee,
Video examples
Making the impossible...
the carpenter who had cut his fingers off and actually generously come out to help us and he said me I don't think you should go i first of all you don't know what you're getting yourself into sedan is gnarly and you are gonna be a big tall bald shining target walking
Video examples
What it's like to be a...
He was in dental school, talented, promising And his sister would tell me that he was the sweetest, most generous human being she knew. She was visiting him there and he showed her his resume, and she was amazed.
Video examples
Catching Giant Tuna PIPE...
fish be generous and the one that breaks the Nets that's the tuna I really love there's some of the strongest beasts on earth equipped with oxygen rich muscle tissue that allows them to stay warm and
Video examples
I grew up in the...
apparent enemies who became my beloved friends. And in the case of one particularly understanding and generous guy, my husband. There was nothing special about the way I responded to him.
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
to sponsor kids, to fund microloans, to support generous levels of foreign aid. But until I had actually talked to Venus, I would have had no idea that none of those approaches
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
catching but it seems he needs to do more generously she drops him a hint
Video examples
Nature's Greatest...
catching but it seems he needs to do more generously she drops him a hint
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The Life Story...
catching but it seems he needs to do more generously she drops him a hint
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The Bowerbird's Grand...
Generously, she drops him a hint.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
I always joke that my kids' favorite holiday is Father's Day. They love the way I celebrate the occasion by writing each of them a thank-you letter and a generous check. It's my way of letting them know how much I appreciate the great pleasure and privilege of being their dad.
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
As we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours, and this we should do freely and generously.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
This is a moment that I deeply wish my parents could have lived to share. My father would have enjoyed what you have so generously said of me-and my mother would have believed it.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
The fact is that I find more most men are more open, more generous, and much more stimulating than the majority of females I know.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian Writer
Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries - for heavy ones they cannot.
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Robert A. Heinlein
American Writer
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
Funny thing is that the poorer people are, the more generous they seem to be.
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Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true courage.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
There is nothing men are so generous of as advice.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
I always joke that my kids' favorite holiday is Father's Day. They love the way I celebrate the occasion by writing each of them a thank-you letter and a generous check. It's my way of letting them know how much I appreciate the great pleasure and privilege of being their dad.
Quote examples
Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
As we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours, and this we should do freely and generously.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
This is a moment that I deeply wish my parents could have lived to share. My father would have enjoyed what you have so generously said of me-and my mother would have believed it.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
The fact is that I find more most men are more open, more generous, and much more stimulating than the majority of females I know.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian Writer
Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries - for heavy ones they cannot.
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Robert A. Heinlein
American Writer
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
Funny thing is that the poorer people are, the more generous they seem to be.
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Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true courage.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
There is nothing men are so generous of as advice.
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