generous
Translation
generous, liberal, magnanimous, ample
Examples
She is very generous with her time.
She is very generous with her time.
He gave a generous donation to the charity.
He gave a generous donation to the charity.
The restaurant serves generous portions of food.
The restaurant serves generous portions of food.
Grammar Patterns
((generous)) + noun describing a generous quality She has a generous spirit.
((generous)) with ((sth.)) to be giving with (sth.) He was generous with his money.
It is ((generous)) of ((sb.)) to do ((sth.)) used to praise someone's action It was generous of you to help.
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Etymology
From Latin 'generosus' meaning 'of noble birth'. It originally meant noble, but now refers to being liberal in giving.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone from a noble 'genus' (family line) having enough to give away freely.