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generous
willing to give or share more than expected
Synonyms
- giving
- charitable
- unselfish
Antonyms
- stingy
- selfish
generous in a sentence
The generous baker gave each child an extra roll.
Kai was generous with his art supplies and let everyone use his new markers.
Where it comes from
From Latin generosus 'noble or highborn'
Memory hook
A generous person GENERates plenty to share.
Read it in context
- A Waterway Opens History