Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: generous
IPA transcription: [dʒ'ɛnɚəs]
Pronunciations of generous
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: generous
    Meaning: willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation"
  • Synonyms: generous
    Meaning: not petty in character and mind; "unusually generous in his judgment of people"
  • Synonyms: generous
    Meaning: more than adequate; "a generous portion"
Usage examples
  • "My men will hardly account it generous.
  • "Now, that isn't generous, and you know it.
  • I thank you for your most generous greeting
  • "David again showed him how generous he was.
  • CHARITY is generous; it does everything it can.
  • But he was generous and finally let the Mouse go.
  • That generous temperament was stirred to its depths.
  • And how clever she used to be... how generous... how kind!
  • Manoel came out alone; his face glowed with generous resolution.
  • "That is very generous; and I am delighted to hear it,--for John's sake."
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Wife selling (English custom), License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Compact Cassette, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Kindred (novel), License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hogettes, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, License CC BY-SA 4.0