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benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. [1/3 definitions] |
big |
generous or magnanimous (often fol. by "of"). [1/7 definitions] |
bighearted |
generous or compassionate. |
biscuit |
an unsweetened bread in the shape of a small cake, made with a generous amount of shortening and leavened with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. [1/4 definitions] |
bountiful |
willing to give plenty; generous. [1/2 definitions] |
brick |
(informal) a generous or reliable person. [1/6 definitions] |
charitable |
generous in donations or benevolent actions for needy persons. [1/3 definitions] |
close-fisted |
not generous, esp. with money; stingy; miserly. |
costive |
being reserved, not generous, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
dear |
a good or generous person. [1/9 definitions] |
doll |
(informal) a kind and generous person. [1/4 definitions] |
font1 |
a generous source. [1/3 definitions] |
free |
generous in spirit. [1/20 definitions] |
fulsome |
generous in amount or extent. [1/2 definitions] |
gentle |
kind; generous; mild. [1/4 definitions] |
good-hearted |
having a kind and generous nature. |
greathearted |
having a generous nature; magnanimous. [1/2 definitions] |
handsome |
large or generous in amount. [1/2 definitions] |
hospitable |
friendly, warm, and generous, esp. in welcoming, feeding, and lodging guests. [1/3 definitions] |
hospitality |
friendly, warm, and generous ways of entertaining or taking care of guests or strangers. [1/2 definitions] |
kindness |
a generous act or favor. [1/2 definitions] |
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