A generous amount of something is much larger than is usual or necessary. a generous six weeks of annual holiday He should be able to keep his room tidy with the generous amount of storage space. + generously gen·er·ous·ly a generously sized sitting room Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper
more than adequate; "a generous portion" willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation" not petty in character and mind; "unusually generous in his judgment of people
A generous person is friendly, helpful, and willing to see the good qualities in someone or something. He was always generous in sharing his enormous knowledge He was generous enough to congratulate his successor on his decision. + generously gen·er·ous·ly The students generously gave them instruction in social responsibility
Open-handed; free to give; not close or niggardly; munificent; as, a generous friend or father
A generous person gives more of something, especially money, than is usual or expected. German banks are more generous in their lending The gift is generous by any standards. mean + generously gen·er·ous·ly We would like to thank all the judges who gave so generously of their time