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generous

[jen-er-uhs] / ˈdʒɛn ər əs /
ADJECTIVE
giving, big-hearted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable benevolent big charitable considerate fair good helpful honest hospitable lavish reasonable thoughtful tolerant unselfish willing
WEAK
altruistic beneficent bounteous bountiful easy equitable excellent free greathearted high-minded honorable just kind kindhearted kindly liberal lofty loose magnanimous moderate munificent noble open-handed philanthropic prodigal profuse soft-touch ungrudging unsparing unstinting
Antonyms
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biased disagreeable greedy inattentive inconsiderate malevolent mean prejudiced selfish small stupid thoughtless uncharitable unkind unmindful unreasonable
WEAK
depleted miserly stingy wanting
ADJECTIVE
plentiful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ample handsome large lavish rich wealthy
WEAK
abundant affluent aplenty bounteous bountiful copious dime a dozen full galore liberal luxuriant no end no end in sight overflowing plenteous stinking with unstinting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
needy poor small
WEAK
depleted greedy mean miserly selfish stingy wanting

Example Sentences

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Esmail Baghaei, a foreign ministry spokesperson for Iran, responded by saying Tehran's proposals were "responsible" and "generous".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He was a sailor, a conservationist who was one of the largest U.S. landowners, and a major philanthropist who helped set a model for generous giving by billionaires.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“Offering a generous 20-foot-wide footprint and spanning 5,000 square feet, this six-bedroom, six-bath residence defines timeless urban sophistication,” the listing states.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Almost always comes an incalculably generous reward: a smile and a greeting returned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Gently, he cut a generous lock of hair and sealed it in a plain white envelope.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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