generous
/ˈdʒen.ər.əs/adjective
A2formalcommon/ˈdʒen.ər.əs/Describes a person who is willing to give more than expected, or an amount that is larger than usual.
ruОписывает человека, готового дать больше, чем ожидается, или количество, превышающее обычное.esDescribe a una persona que da más de lo esperado o una cantidad mayor de lo habitual; también se aplica a algo abundante o que supera lo normal, o a alguien noble y de buen corazón.frQualifie une personne qui donne volontiers plus qu'attendu, ou une quantité supérieure à la normale ; peut aussi évoquer la largeur d'esprit ou l'ampleur.deBeschreibt eine Person, die bereit ist, mehr zu geben als erwartet, oder eine Menge, die über das übliche Maß hinausgeht.ptDescreve uma pessoa disposta a dar mais do que o esperado, ou uma quantidade maior que o comum.zh形容人乐于给予超出预期的财物或帮助,慷慨大方;也形容数量充足、丰富、丰盛。arيصف الشخص الكريم المعطاء الذي يبذل أكثر مما يُتوقَّع، أو الشيء الكثير الوافر الذي يزيد على المعتاد.
- Willing to give A2 formal
Showing a readiness to give more of something, such as money, time, or help, than is strictly necessary or expected.
- She is a generous donor to local charities.
- He was generous with his time, helping me study.
- They made a generous contribution to the fund.
ruЩедрыйesGenerosofrGénéreuxdeGroßzügigptGenerosozh慷慨的arكريم
Synonymes: bigheartedbountifulcharitablefreehandedlavishliberalmunificentopenhandedunselfishunstinting
Antonymes: closefistedmiserlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingselfishstingytightfistedungenerous
- Large or ample B1 formal
Larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary.
- The restaurant serves generous portions of food.
- She received a generous salary increase.
- There is a generous amount of space in the new office.
ruЩедрыйesGeneroso, abundanteframple, abondantdeReichlich, großzügig bemessenptGenerosozh丰盛的arكريم
Synonymes: abundantamplebountifulconsiderablecopiouslavishliberalplentifulprofusesubstantial
Antonymes: inadequateinsufficientmeagerscantscantyskimpysparse
- Kind and forgiving B2 formal
Showing kindness and a willingness to forgive or understand others.
- He was generous in his praise of the team.
- She has a generous spirit, always seeing the best in people.
- The judge was generous with the sentence, showing leniency.
ruВеликодушныйesIndulgente y comprensivofrClément et indulgentdeGroßzügig im Sinne von nachsichtigptGenerosozh宽宏大量的arكريم
Synonymes: compassionateforbearingforgivinggraciouslenientmagnanimousmercifultolerantunderstanding
Antonymes: cruelharshmercilessresentfulspitefulunkindvindictive
- more generous comparative form
- most generous superlative form