généreux — meaning in English

English meaning

• effusive adj Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
• 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.
• unselfish adj Willing to put others' needs ahead of one's own; generous.

Senses

généreux is used for these senses in English:

• bounteous (, of a person) Inclined to be generous.
• effusive Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
• giving Having the tendency to give; generous.
• liberal Ample, abundant; generous in quantity.
• unselfish Not selfish.

effusive — full definition

1. adj Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
2. adj Pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing.
3. adj Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.

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.

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