generous

/ˈje-nə-rəs/

Middle French or Latin; Middle French genereus, from Latin generosus, from gener-, genus

adjective

  1. liberal in giving : openhanded

  2. marked by abundance or ample proportions : copious

  3. characterized by a noble or kindly spirit : magnanimous, kindly

a generous benefactor

wide overhangs and generous verandas

liberal generous bountiful munificent mean giving or given freely and unstintingly. liberal suggests openhandedness in the giver and largeness in the thing or amount given. generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift.