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It was generous of Luis to share his art supplies.
What does Generous mean?
Generous means giving freely, or larger and more plentiful than expected.
Dictionary definition
Willing to give or share time, help, money, praise, or resources freely, often more than expected; also larger or more plentiful than usual, or kindly favorable in judgment.
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The recipe makes a generous portion for each guest.
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The reviewer gave the first-time author a generous reading of the uneven chapter.
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What can generous mean?
Generous can describe giving character or an ample amount.
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Which sentence uses generous to describe an amount?
A generous portion is larger or more plentiful than usual or expected.
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Which word contrasts with generous when describing a small, inadequate amount?
Meager contrasts with generous when the word describes an amount rather than a person's willingness to give.
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WordGenerous.
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MeaningGenerous means giving freely, or larger and more plentiful than expected.
ExampleExample: It was generous of Luis to share his art supplies.
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- jen · uh · rus
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- jen
- Ending
- rus
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- Put a little extra energy on jen.
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Base word
generous
adverb
generously
In a freely giving way, or in a large amount.
noun
generosity
The quality of freely giving or sharing.
adjective
ungenerous
Not generous in giving, amount, or judgment; stingy is more common for giving.
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Look for freely sharing more than expected, an ample amount, or a kindly and favorable interpretation.
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Generous does not only describe giving money, and it does not mean wasteful. A portion, estimate, or interpretation can also be generous in a different sense.
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