generous

• 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。

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.

   慷慨的

   • 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.

   同义词bigheartedbountifulcharitablefreehandedlavishliberalmunificentopenhandedunselfishunstinting

   反义词closefistedmiserlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingselfishstingytightfistedungenerous

2. Large or ampleB1formal

   Larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary.

   丰盛的

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

   同义词abundantamplebountifulconsiderablecopiouslavishliberalplentifulprofusesubstantial

   反义词inadequateinsufficientmeagerscantscantyskimpysparse

3. Kind and forgivingB2formal

   Showing kindness and a willingness to forgive or understand others.

   宽宏大量的

   • 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.

   同义词compassionateforbearingforgivinggraciouslenientmagnanimousmercifultolerantunderstanding

   反义词cruelharshmercilessresentfulspitefulunkindvindictive