Another word for generous
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Adjective
Characterized by bounteous giving
- Bestowing or bestowed liberally:
- Unmerciful; severe:
- Generous or unstinting:
- Done with or having an open hand:
- Giving freely; generous.
- Very liberal in giving; generous:
- Showing great generosity:
- Favoring reform, open to new ideas, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; not bound by traditional thinking; broad-minded.
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.
- Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.
- Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion:
- Immoderate in giving or bestowing; unstinting:
- To give or bestow in abundance; shower:
- Pleasing in form or appearance, especially having strong or distinguished features:
- Having stately or attractive proportions or appearance; impressive:
- Large in amount or measure; generous or considerable:
- Openhanded; generous.
- Not imprisoned or confined:
- Not controlled by obligation or the will of another:
- Not controlled by another country or political power; independent:
Willing to give of oneself and one's possessions
- Generous or altruistic.
- Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge.
- Having a generous disposition; sympathetic.
- noble and generous in caring for others
- Of considerable size, number, quantity, magnitude, or extent; large.
- Having great strength or force:
- Of great significance; momentous:
Characterized by abundance
- Having great volume or size:
- Filling or capable of filling a large volume or many volumes:
- Speaking or writing in great amounts or at great length:
- Considerable in importance, value, degree, amount, or extent:
- Solidly built; strong:
- Ample; sustaining:
- Existing in great quantity or ample supply.
- Providing or producing an abundance:
- Abundant; copious:
- Producing or yielding in abundance:
- marked by plenitude; abundant; full
- stout; obese
- Having relatively great weight:
- Having relatively high density; having a high specific gravity.
- Large, as in number or quantity:
- Yielding or containing plenty; affording ample supply:
- Large in quantity; abundant:
- Abounding in matter, thoughts, or words; wordy:
- Marked by or producing abundance:
- Giving generously:
- Existing in, characterized by, or producing abundance:
- Of large or great size, amount, extent, or capacity:
- Fully sufficient to meet a need or purpose:
- Plump or bulky:
- Occurring in abundance:
- Having an abundance of something; abounding:
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Another word for generous
Modifier
Open-handed
- Plentiful; copious.
- Giving or given freely and abundantly; extravagant:
- Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion:
- Immoderate in giving or bestowing; unstinting:
- To give or bestow in abundance; shower:
- Bestowing or bestowed liberally:
- Unmerciful; severe:
- Generous or unstinting:
- Not imprisoned or confined:
- Not controlled by obligation or the will of another:
- Not controlled by another country or political power; independent:
- Rashly or wastefully extravagant:
- Giving or given in abundance; lavish or profuse:
- One who is given to wasteful luxury or extravagance.
- Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy or charitable assistance.
- Disposed to treat guests with warmth and generosity.
- Indicative of cordiality toward guests:
- Having an open mind; receptive:
- Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.
- Producing benefit; beneficial.
- of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
- Generous in giving money or other help to the needy:
- Of, for, or concerned with charity:
- Lenient or forbearing in judging others.
- Generous or altruistic.
- Very liberal in giving; generous:
- Showing great generosity:
- Favoring reform, open to new ideas, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; not bound by traditional thinking; broad-minded.
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.
- Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.
- Marked by or producing abundance:
- Giving generously:
Considerate or favorable; said of conditions, terms, etc.
- Showing or characterized by equity; just and fair.
- Of or relating to rights historically enforced in courts of equity.
- Resolved not simply according to the strict letter of the law but in accordance with principles of substantial justice and the unique facts of the case.
- Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions:
- Consistent with what is morally right; righteous:
- Properly due or merited:
- Adequate to satisfy a need, requirement, or standard; satisfactory:
- Satisfactory but not superior; passable:
- Lacking envy or reluctance
- Of or relating to a prince; royal.
- Noble:
- Munificent; lavish:
- Pleasing in form or appearance, especially having strong or distinguished features:
- Having stately or attractive proportions or appearance; impressive:
- Large in amount or measure; generous or considerable:
- Capable of reasoning; rational:
- Governed by or being in accordance with reason or sound thinking:
- Being within the bounds of common sense:
- Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme:
- Not violent or subject to extremes; mild or calm; temperate:
- Of medium or average quantity or extent.
- Of pleasing appearance, especially because of a pure or fresh quality; comely.
- Light in color, especially blond:
- Of light complexion:
- Capable of being accomplished or acquired with ease; posing no difficulty:
- Likely to happen by accident or without intention:
- Requiring or exhibiting little effort or endeavor; undemanding:
- Generous or altruistic.
- Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge.
- Favoring reform, open to new ideas, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; not bound by traditional thinking; broad-minded.
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.
- Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.
Noble
- Generous; kind.
- Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge.
- Having the qualities of gallantry and honor attributed to an ideal knight.
- Of or relating to chivalry.
- Characterized by consideration and courtesy, especially toward women.
- Deserving or winning honor and respect:
- Bringing distinction or recognition:
- Possessing and characterized by honor:
Abundant
- Marked by or producing abundance:
- Giving generously:
- Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big.
- Of greater than average scope, breadth, or capacity; comprehensive.
- Important; significant:
- Of large or great size, amount, extent, or capacity:
- Fully sufficient to meet a need or purpose:
- Plump or bulky:
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