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generous

adjective

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Meaning

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Willing to give or share; showing kindness and a readiness to give more than expected.

Example Sentence

The generous donor gave a large sum of money to the local hospital to help fund new equipment.

Usage Note

Describes a person or action that is willing to share resources, time, or kindness freely, often more than what is strictly necessary, indicating a kind and giving nature.

Synonyms

giving kind liberal bountiful magnanimous charitable

Antonyms

selfish stingy greedy mean ungenerous miserly

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