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What is another word for Generous? – 114 Generous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    liberal charitable munificent openhanded benevolent kind unselfish altruistic magnanimous lavish unstinting bountiful freehanded handsome hospitable philanthropic bighearted expansive giving selfless unsparing profuse plentiful ample copious rich princely noble chivalrous gallant

    Meaning of Generous

    According to Oxford Dictionary, generous refers to a person who is willing to give freely of their time, money, or resources to help others.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines generous as having or showing a willingness to give freely of one's time, money, or resources.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes generous as willing to give money, time, or effort to help others.

    Example Uses

    • The philanthropist was known for being generous with her donations to charity.
    • He was a generous host, always making sure his guests felt welcome and comfortable.
    • The company is generous with its employee benefits, offering flexible working hours and paid vacation time.
    • The generous gift from the anonymous donor helped the school build a new library.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stingy selfish miserly frugal parsimonious penurious closefisted niggardly ungenerous reluctant hesitant grudging stingy tightfisted cheeseparing skimpy meager scanty sparse inadequate insufficient