generous

Example Sentences

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“For him to be as generous as he is and willing to help us with that, I think that’s a big deal,” Chesney said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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

State pensions in most of Europe remain more generous than U.S. social security, reducing the incentive to build nest eggs in the market.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Startups have long been known for paying lower base salaries complemented by generous equity packages—ones that might or might not pay out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

She laid these out and began serving the rice and dhal, generous portions such as we ate at harvest times and ours larger than theirs.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya