generous (Meaning)
generous (a)
willing to give and share unstintingly
not petty in character and mind
generous (s)
more than is usual or necessary
generous (a.)
Of honorable birth or origin; highborn.
Exhibiting those qualities which are popularly reregarded as belonging to high birth; noble; honorable; magnanimous; spirited; courageous.
Open-handed; free to give; not close or niggardly; munificent; as, a generous friend or father.
Characterized by generosity; abundant; overflowing; as, a generous table.
Full of spirit or strength; stimulating; exalting; as, generous wine.
Synonyms & Antonyms of generous
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- illiberal
- small
- selfish
- petty
- thrifty
- miserly
- parsimonious
- frugal
- selfish
- niggardly
- tightfisted
- costive
- cheap
- costive
- tightfisted
- close
- niggardly
- ungenerous
- stingy
- penurious
- uncharitable
- cheap
- illiberal
- parsimonious
- tight
- small
- tight
- petty
- mean
- mean
- miserly
- frugal
- thrifty
- close
- penurious
- uncharitable
- stingy
- ungenerous
FAQs About the word generous
willing to give and share unstintingly, not petty in character and mind, more than is usual or necessaryOf honorable birth or origin; highborn., Exhibiting thos
charitable, liberal, benevolent, kindly, bounteous, bighearted, unselfish, compassionate, fulsome, kind
illiberal, small, selfish, petty, thrifty, miserly, parsimonious, frugal, selfish, niggardly
Her generous donation to the charity helped countless people in need.
The CEO was known for his generous bonuses and rewards to his employees.
The host was generous with his time, ensuring every guest felt welcomed.
The lottery winner was generous with his winnings, sharing them with family and friends.
