generous
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Adjective 4 meanings
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
“Thank you for your generous words.”
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
“She's been extremely generous with her winnings.”
Large; more than ample; copious.
“Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.”
Invigorating in its nature.
“a generous wine”
Etymology
From Middle French genereux, and its source, Latin generōsus (“of noble birth”), from genus (“race, stock”).
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GENEROUS at a glance
GENEROUS has 8 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (G 2 + E 1 + N 1 + E 1 + R 1 + O 1 + U 1 + S 1) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,041 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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