English · Word Candidate

generous

/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Noble trong hành vi hoặc hành động

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Adjective

Thank you for your generous words.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sẵn sàng cho đi và chia sẻ một cách hào phóng

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Adjective

She's been extremely generous with her winnings.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “generous” mean?

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

Is “generous” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.