generous

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

  - "He was a generous host, offering extra courses to all his guests."
  - "She was generous with her time, volunteering at the local shelter every week."

• adjective

  Disposed to or giving freely; openhanded.

  - "The generous donor gave millions to the charity."
  - "He was a generous friend, always ready to lend a helping hand."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with generous
merciful , delicious , precious , fearless , obedient , perilous , resourceful , graceful

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Homophones

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1. generous (English) : meaning as described above
   

2. generator (English) : a person or thing that generates or causes something to exist, develop, or come into being
   

3. generation (English) : the act of producing offspring or a group of descendants
   

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Variants

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generous , generously , generousness , generousnesses

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Forms

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generosity, generously, more generous, most generous

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'generosus' meaning 'noble, generous, kind, or worthy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'generous' appears in the title of the novel 'A Generous Heart' by Anita Shreve.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'generosus' was a nobleman or a man of high rank.

3. Generosity is one of the key virtues in many spiritual and philosophical traditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. kindness: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

2. philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by the donation of money to good causes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'generous' is often used to describe characters who are kind, open-hearted, and giving. In art, images of generosity are common in depictions of saints and deities. In music, songs about generosity and kindness are popular across genres and cultures.

How to Memorize "generous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person handing out presents or money to others. This can help you remember the meaning of 'generous' as 'giving freely'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'generous' with the feeling of warmth and kindness towards others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Generous Gifts Generously Given' to remember the meaning of 'generous'.

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