generous.
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Meaning & usage
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Thank you for your generous words.
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.
Large; more than ample; copious.
Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.
his generous buttocks
Invigorating in its nature.
a generous wine
Of noble birth.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French genereux, and its source, Latin generōsus (“of noble birth”), from genus (“race, stock”).
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