generous

• Qualifie 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.

Describes a person who is willing to give more than expected, or an amount that is larger than usual.

1. Willing to giveA2formal

   Showing a readiness to give more of something, such as money, time, or help, than is strictly necessary or expected.

   Généreux

   • 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.

   Synonymesbigheartedbountifulcharitablefreehandedlavishliberalmunificentopenhandedunselfishunstinting

   Antonymesclosefistedmiserlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingselfishstingytightfistedungenerous

2. Large or ampleB1formal

   Larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary.

   ample, abondant

   • The restaurant serves generous portions of food.
   • She received a generous salary increase.
   • There is a generous amount of space in the new office.

   Synonymesabundantamplebountifulconsiderablecopiouslavishliberalplentifulprofusesubstantial

   Antonymesinadequateinsufficientmeagerscantscantyskimpysparse

3. Kind and forgivingB2formal

   Showing kindness and a willingness to forgive or understand others.

   Clément et indulgent

   • 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.

   Synonymescompassionateforbearingforgivinggraciouslenientmagnanimousmercifultolerantunderstanding

   Antonymescruelharshmercilessresentfulspitefulunkindvindictive