generous

/'dʤenərəs/

Thân thiện

She left a generous tip for the friendly server.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by a willingness to give freely, often more than is strictly necessary or expected: Describes a person who is liberal in giving or sharing money, time, or other resources.
   • Showing kindness and understanding towards others; not mean-spirited: Describes a person who is magnanimous, forgiving, and broad-minded in their judgments or attitudes.
   • Larger or more plentiful than usual or necessary: Describes an amount, portion, or measurement that is ample, abundant, or lavish.

Examples of Usage

• Describing a person's character:
  • She is a very generous person who always donates to charity.
  • He was generous with his time, always willing to help his neighbors.
• Describing an attitude or judgment:
  • The reviewer gave a generous assessment of the amateur performance.
  • Please be generous in your forgiveness.
• Describing an amount or portion:
  • The restaurant serves generous portions of pasta.
  • We received a generous amount of support from the community.

Advanced Usage

• "to be generous to a fault": to be so willing to give or help that it may potentially cause problems for oneself.
  • Her kindness is generous to a fault; people sometimes take advantage of her.
• "generous spirit": a nature characterized by kindness, forgiveness, and a lack of pettiness.
  • Despite the criticism, he responded with a generous spirit.

Variants and Related Words

• Generously (adverb): In a generous manner.
  • He generously offered to pay for everyone's meal.
• Generosity (noun): The quality of being generous.
  • We thank you for your generosity.

Synonyms

• Charitable: Relating to the assistance of those in need; benevolent.
• Magnanimous: Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
• Lavish: Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; giving or spending in great amounts.
• Bountiful: Large in quantity; abundant.

Antonyms

• Stingy: Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous.
• Mean: Lacking generosity; petty.
• Miserly: Relating to or characteristic of a miser; hoarding wealth.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A generous helping: A large serving of food.
  • Would you like a generous helping of dessert?
• Generous to a fault: See 'Advanced Usage' above.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. more than adequate
   • a generous portion
2. not petty in character and mind
   • unusually generous in his judgment of people
3. willing to give and share unstintingly
   • a generous donation