generously

Meanings

• adjective

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

  - "He made a generously large donation to the charity."
  - "The chef served a generously sized portion of pasta."

• adverb

  Acting or given in a lavish or extravagant way.

  - "The king ruled his kingdom generously."
  - "She sang generously from her heart."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with generously
generously , graciously , ransomously , handsomely

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Variants

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generous , generously , generousness , generousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'généreusement', from 'génére' meaning 'noble' or 'generous'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'generous' is related to the Latin word 'genus', which means 'race' or 'family'.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'generous' person was considered to be a member of the 'ordo decurionum', or the city council.

3. The term 'generous option' is used in mathematics to refer to a choice that is most favorable to all parties involved.

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Related Concepts

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1. magnanimity: The quality of being generous and forgiving, especially towards a rival or enemy.

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

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Culture

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In literature, generously is often used to describe characters who give or act selflessly and with kindness. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', Scrooge is transformed into a generous and giving person.

How to Memorize "generously"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a generous person giving a large sum of money to a charity.
   - Imagine a generous chef serving a large portion of food to a hungry person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'generous' with the image of a smiling person giving a gift.
   - Connect the word 'generously' with the feeling of warmth and kindness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'generous' starts with the letter 'G', just like 'giving' and 'gracious'.
   - Think of the word 'generous' as being related to the word 'noble'.

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