generous

Example Sentences

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Oh, let’s not forget a generous slice of “Díaz Delight” for dessert.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Young tech companies once might have complemented lower salaries with generous equity packages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

While smaller business in Scotland can benefit from more generous rates relief than in England, larger companies south of the border pay lower rates.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

We started with a generous spread of complimentary bread and butter, fresh oysters, and escargot—my wife’s favorite, not mine, though the leftover sauce was perfect for dipping.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The other package was a generous pile of large notepads, and a supply of pencils, all printed with ‘Overland Automobile Company’, also complimentary.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck