/ˈdʒen.ər.əs/
Translation
Happy to give money, time, or help to others.
Word origin
From Latin generosus, meaning of noble birth, later kind and giving.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- generosus
Examples
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Here "generous" means happy to give her time to others.
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"Generous" means willing to give freely.
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Here "generous" means large and kind.
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