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antelias — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • generous adj Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.
  • giving adj Generous; inclined to give.
  • liberal adj Generous, open-handed, or given freely and in large amounts.
  • munificent adj Very liberal in giving or bestowing.

Senses

antelias is used for these senses in English:

  • generous Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
  • giving Having the tendency to give; generous.
  • liberal Generous; permitting liberty; willing to give unsparingly.
  • munificent (of a person or group) Very liberal in giving or bestowing.
  • munificent (of a gift, donation, etc.) Very generous; lavish.

generous — full definition

  1. adj Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.
  2. adj Larger or more plentiful than necessary; ample.

giving — full definition

  1. adj Generous; inclined to give.
  2. noun The act of offering something as a gift or contribution.

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