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generous

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛnərəs]

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Learn how to use generous in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) when someone is kind and gives a lot to others, like sharing toys or money without expecting anything in return. If a friend shares their snacks with you just because they want you to enjoy them, they are being generous.

Example

She was generous when she donated her birthday money to charity.

Example

He was not generous at all, only thinking of himself and not helping others.

Example

Do you think being generous is important for making friends?

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) when something is large in amount or size. Like if you have a big piece of cake, you could say it is a generous slice.

Example

They served a generous helping of pasta at the party, enough for everyone.

Example

The portion of ice cream was not generous; it was barely a teaspoon.

Example

Was the serving generous enough for everyone to enjoy?

How to pronounce generous

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛnərəs]

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