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December 3, 2026

generous

/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/adjective

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

Example sentence

  • “Thank you for your generous words.”
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Related words

lavishExpending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.stingyUnwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean.extravagantExtreme; wild; excessive; unrestrained.frugalOf something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.

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