generous
word
/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/
JE-nur-uhs
/dʒˈɛnəɹəs/
JE-nuh-ruhs
Definition
Willing to give money, time, help, or kindness more freely than expected. It can also describe something large or plentiful, like a generous portion of food.
Usage & Nuances
Usually positive and common in everyday English. Typical collocations are 'generous person', 'generous offer', 'generous donation', and 'generous portion'. Don't confuse it with 'general'. For food or amounts, it means larger than usual, not emotionally kind.
Spanish: generoso - espléndidoPortuguese (BR): generoso - bondosoPortuguese (PT): generoso - bondosoChinese (Simplified): 慷慨的 - 大方的Chinese (Traditional): 慷慨的 - 大方的Hindi: उदार - दिलदारArabic: كريم - سخيBengali: উদার - প্রাচুর্যপূর্ণ (পরিমাণের জন্য)Russian: щедрыйJapanese: 寛大な - 気前がいいVietnamese: hào phóng - rộng lượng - nhiều (dùng cho phần ăn)Korean: 관대한 - 후한(양이 많을 때)Turkish: cömert - bol (miktar için)Urdu: فیاض - سخیIndonesian: dermawan - murah hati - porsi besar
Example Sentences
This restaurant serves generous portions.
basic
My aunt is very generous with her time.
basic
They gave us a generous gift.
basic
That was really generous of you — thank you.
natural
Her boss made a generous offer after she resigned.
natural
He's generous, but he never makes people feel like they owe him.
natural