Generous

/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters
Definition of Generous

adjective

  1. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

    "Thank you for your generous words."

  2. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

    "She's been extremely generous with her winnings."

  3. Large, more than ample, copious.

    "Add a generous helping of mayonnaise."

  4. Invigorating in its nature.

    "a generous wine"

  5. Of noble birth.
Anagrams of Generous

No exact anagrams found for "generous". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "generous" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Generous"

Generous is a 8-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Generous" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "generous" is a low-scoring word.