generous
Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛnərəs]
Word
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?
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