Definition of "generous" in англійська

adjective

1. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

   • Thank you for your generous words.

2. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

   • She's been extremely generous with her winnings.

3. Large; more than ample; copious.

   • Add a generous helping of mayonnaise.
   • his generous buttocks

4. Invigorating in its nature.

   • a generous wine

5. (obsolete) Of noble birth.