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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."
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