generous

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: gen-er-ous (3)
English Definition

Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected

Example Sentence

He is very generous to the poor.

US IPA /หˆdส’enษ™rษ™s/
UK IPA /หˆdส’enษ™rษ™s/

Synonyms

charitable benevolent kind magnanimous bountiful

Antonyms

mean selfish stingy