generous

/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/adjective

Happy to give freely, especially money or help, and often more than expected.

Example sentences

“A generous donor paid for the new library wing.”
“My uncle is always generous with his time when friends need help.”

Also means larger than expected: a generous portion, a generous estimate, generous margins. 'Generous to a fault' concedes the giving can go too far.

Synonyms for generous

giving
charitable
unselfish
open-handed

Antonyms

stingy
selfish
mean

Find it in: Positive words, Words to describe a person.

Related words

altruisticCaring about the welfare of others rather than your own; unselfish and generous.ampleLarge in size or amount; spacious or more than enough.benevolentKind-hearted and wishing to do good for others.lavishGiven or spent in great, generous amounts; extravagant.magnanimousKind and forgiving toward others, especially a defeated rival or someone weaker.meagerToo small in amount; barely enough.