generous

Definitions

From Latin generosus, 'of noble birth' (gener 'birth, stock' + -ous). It first meant 'well-born,' then 'noble in spirit,' and finally 'open-handed' — the idea that the nobly born behave nobly: freely giving. So generous still carries a trace of 'good breeding.'

Common Collocations

• 1.generous donation慷慨的捐赠
• 2.generous offer慷慨的提议
• 3.generous portion丰盛的份量
• 4.generous spirit慷慨的精神

Example Sentences

• 1.

  It was generous of you to cover the whole bill.

• 2.

  The recipe calls for a generous helping of butter.

• 3.

  They received a generous donation from an anonymous donor.