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May 14, 2007

generous, generously, generosity

generous (adjective) - a larger amount than is normal, necessary, or expected.

a generous amount - more than the normal amount
a generous person - giving more than the normal amount

generously (adverb)

generosity (noun)


Example sentences:

* Strangely, no government official questioned the generous provisions of the proposed package.

* The meal included a generous helping of bread.

* The generous buffet is sure to attract patrons to the establishment.

* The financial package included generous loans to build schools.

* They were among the many recipients of a generous slice of the annual budget.

* The company was generous with free tickets to the concert this year.

* The students were given a generous allowance for clothes and other expenses.

* The new school was the gift of a generous benefactor.

* The relocation package was too generous, it encouraged many employees to relocate who otherwise wouldn't have.

* A generous allowance has been made for possible techical problems so that the deadlines can be met.

* His parents were insanely generous with their wedding.

* Their business plan hinges on the generosity that grandparents often show to their grandchildren.

* The author was very generous in acknowledging the contributions of others in his citations.

* The new restaurant differentiated itself from others by the generous portions that it offered.

* The scientist was generous in sharing his knowledge with students. His office was laways open.

* She was a generous and self-sacrificing mother.

* The gratuities he gave were generous by any standards.

* He was generous enough to offer congratulations to the victor after his defeat.

* Their bread was generously buttered with various perks and expense accounts.

* The movie star gave generously of his time, helping charities to raise money for good causes.

* He was paid generously by his benfactors.

* The penthouse suite is generously furnished with antiques from the period.

* They enjoyed a good standard of living yet gave generously to less fortunate nations.

* Generously cut, you will always feel comfortable in this jacket.

* All the customers at this restaurant tip generously.

* His solution to the probblem is quite brilliant, but he generously leaves one or two bones to pick.

* Please spread the disinfectant generously over all surfaces in the public restroom.

* The cupboards that line the ceiling offer a generous amount of storage space in the studio apartments.

* He was offered a generous severance package and left without a fuss.

* In her private life she was very generous and actively gave to many charities.

* Please give as generously as you can.

* You are very generous.

* We will always remember your generous hospitality.

* That's too generous!

* That's certainly very generous of you.

* Thank you for your generous donation.

* That's a pretty generous position that he just appointed himself to.

* Europeans enjoy a generous full month holiday from work each year.

* Large Japanese corporations offered generous grants to educational projects that seemed promising.


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