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generous in Dutch

generous in Dutch is grootmoedig, vrijgevig, gul — generous means willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.

generous in Dutch

grootmoedig
adj
vrijgevig
adj
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
gul
adj
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
genereus
adj
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
scheutig
adj
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
genereus
adj
Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
gul
adj
Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
edelboortig
adj
(obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th–19th c.]
hooggeboren
adj
(obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th–19th c.]
nobel
adj
(obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th–19th c.]

What does "generous" mean?

  1. adj Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.
    "It was generous of them to cover the whole bill."
  2. adj Larger or more plentiful than necessary; ample.
    "The recipe calls for a generous pinch of salt."
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generous in a sentence

  • It was generous of them to cover the whole bill.
  • He's always generous with his advice to new employees.
  • The recipe calls for a generous pinch of salt.

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What is "generous" in Dutch?

"generous" in Dutch is grootmoedig, vrijgevig, gul. generous means: Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.

How do you use "generous" in a sentence?

Example: "It was generous of them to cover the whole bill." In Dutch, "generous" is grootmoedig, vrijgevig, gul.

Are there other ways to say "generous" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "generous": grootmoedig, vrijgevig, gul, genereus, scheutig, edelboortig.

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