adj

giving

GIH-vihng

adj

Generous; inclined to give.

"He's one of the most giving people I know."

noun

The act of offering something as a gift or contribution.

"The holidays are traditionally a season of giving."

How to Use Giving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGenerous, or the act of donating or offering something to others.

Common pairings

a giving nature charitable giving the spirit of giving

more giving comparative, givings plural, most giving superlative

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Formed from "give" plus the -ing suffix.

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