generous
adjective
liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous gift.
generously
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a word derived from
generous.
Example Sentences
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The expansive private retreat includes its own sitting area, as well as separate bathrooms and generously sized wardrobe spaces.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Then come the chips: hot, sturdy, generously salted, piled into black woven baskets alongside ramekins of fire-engine-red mild salsa and a darker, spicier version flecked with onion and jalapeño.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
She walked her talk, using her material bounty to establish and give generously to institutions that directly elevated the human condition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
“He was a true pillar of our community — someone who showed up for others, gave generously of his time and energy, and made a lasting impact on the people fortunate enough to know him.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
In the meantime we receive visitors, a couple of wireless-men, who are generously invited to the feed.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
