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1 freigebeig
(generous: She gave me a liberal helping of apple pie; She was very liberal with her money.) liberal -
2 gebefreudig
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3 übermäßig großzügig
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4 freigiebig
- {generous} rộng lượng, khoan hồng, rộng rãi, hào phóng, thịnh soạn, màu mỡ, phong phú, thắm tươi, dậm - {handsome} đẹp, tốt đẹp, hậu hĩ, lớn, đáng kể - {liberal} không hẹp hòi, không thành kiến, nhiều, rộng râi, đầy đủ, tự do - {open} mở, ngỏ, mở rộng, không hạn chế, không cấm, trần, không có mui che, không gói, không bọc, trống, hở, lộ thiên, thoáng rộng, thông, không bị tắn nghẽn, công khai, rõ ràng, ra mắt, không che giấu - ai cũng biết, cởi mở, thật tình, thưa, có lỗ hổng, có khe hở..., chưa giải quyết, chưa xong, phóng khoáng, sẵn sàng tiếp thu cái mới, còn bỏ trống, chưa ai đảm nhiệm, chưa ai làm..., không đóng băng - không có trong sương giá, dịu, ấm áp, mở ra cho, có thể bị, quang đãng, không có sương mù, buông - {prodigal} hoang toàng, hoang phí, phá của, tiêu tiền vung vãi = freigiebig [mit] {free [of]; unsparing [of,in]}+ -
5 großzügig
I Adj.1. generous; geh mit dem Geld / Platz etc. nicht zu großzügig um don’t be too generous with the money / space etc.* * *open-handed (Adj.); bounteous (Adj.); freehanded (Adj.); liberal (Adj.); largely (Adv.); easygoing (Adj.); unsparing (Adj.); handsome (Adj.); bountiful (Adj.); lordly (Adj.); generous (Adj.); broadminded (Adj.)* * *groß|zü|gig1. adjgenerous; (= weiträumig) spacious; Plan large-scale, ambitious; (inf = ungenau) generous, liberal2. advgenerously; (= spendabel) magnanimously; (= weiträumig) spaciously* * *(ready to allow others to think or act as they choose without criticizing them: a broad-minded headmaster.) broad-minded* * *groß·zü·gigI. adj1. (generös) generousein \großzügiges Trinkgeld a generous [or handsome] tip2. (nachsichtig) lenientein \großzügiger Plan a large-scale planII. adv1. (generös) generously2. (nachsichtig) leniently3. (weiträumig) spaciously* * *1.1) generous; generous, handsome < tip>2) (in großem Stil) grand and spacious <building, gardens, etc.>; generous, liberal < working conditions>; large-scale < measures>2.1) generouslysich großzügig über etwas (Akk.) hinwegsetzen — be broad-minded enough to disregard something
* * *A. adj1. generous;geh mit dem Geld/Platz etcB. adv generously etc; → A;sich großzügig verhalten behave generously* * *1.1) generous; generous, handsome < tip>2) (in großem Stil) grand and spacious <building, gardens, etc.>; generous, liberal < working conditions>; large-scale < measures>2.1) generouslysich großzügig über etwas (Akk.) hinwegsetzen — be broad-minded enough to disregard something
* * *(Charakter) adj.liberal adj. adj.bounteous adj.broad minded adj.generous adj.liberal adj.lordly adj.noble adj.permissive adj.tolerant adj. adv.bounteously adv.freehandedly adv.generously adv. -
6 nobel
Adj.1. geh. noble, high-minded2. umg. (großzügig, freigebig) generous3. umg. (luxuriös) classy, posh, Am. upmarket* * *noble* * *no|bel ['noːbl]1. adj(= edelmütig) noble; (inf) (= großzügig) generous, lavish; (= kostspielig) extravagant; (= elegant) posh (inf)ein nobler Kunde (iro inf) — a pleasant customer, a nice type of person
2. adv(= edelmütig) nobly; (= großzügig) generouslynóbel wohnen — to live in posh surroundings
das war nóbel gedacht — that was a noble thought
nóbel geht die Welt zugrunde (iro) — there's nothing like going out in style
er zeigte sich sehr nóbel und verzieh ihm — he nobly forgave him
* * *no·bel[ˈno:bl̩]I. adj3. (großzügig) generousein nobles Geschenk a lavish gift▪ \nobel sein to be generouswas, 20 % Trinkgeld hat er gegeben? \nobel, \nobel! what, he gave a tip of 20%? very generous!II. adv2. (großzügig) generously* * *1.2) < oft spött.: luxuriös> elegant, (coll.) posh < boutique, house, hotel>; fine < cigar>2.1) (geh.): (edel) nobly* * *nobel adj1. geh noble, high-minded2. umg (großzügig, freigebig) generous3. umg (luxuriös) classy, posh, US upmarket* * *1.2) <oft spött.: luxuriös> elegant, (coll.) posh <boutique, house, hotel>; fine < cigar>2.1) (geh.): (edel) nobly* * *adj.noble adj. -
7 Spendierhosen
Pl. umg.: die Spendierhosen anhaben be in a generous mood* * *Spen|dier|ho|senpl (inf)seine Spendíérhosen anhaben — to be in a generous mood, to be feeling generous
* * *Spen·dier·ho·senpl* * *Plural indie/seine Spendierhosen anhaben — be in a generous mood; be feeling generous
* * *Spendierhosen pl umg:die Spendierhosen anhaben be in a generous mood* * *Plural indie/seine Spendierhosen anhaben — be in a generous mood; be feeling generous
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8 spendabel
Adj. umg. (very) generous; er hat sich direkt mal spendabel gezeigt he has been positively generous for once* * *generous* * *spen|da|bel [ʃpɛn'daːbl]adj (inf)generous, open-handed* * *spen·da·bel[ʃpɛnˈda:bl̩]adj (fam) generous* * *Adjektiv generous; open-handed* * *spendabel adj umg (very) generous;er hat sich direkt mal spendabel gezeigt he has been positively generous for once* * *Adjektiv generous; open-handed -
9 freigebig
Adj. generous ( gegen to)* * *open-handed; munificent; unsparing; bounteous; bountiful; generous; freehanded* * *frei|ge|big ['fraigeːbɪç]adjgenerous* * *frei·ge·big[ˈfraige:bɪç]adj generous* * *Adjektiv generous; open-handed* * *freigebig adj generous (* * *Adjektiv generous; open-handed* * *adj.bountiful adj.generous adj.lavish adj.munificent adj.open handed adj.openhanded adj.profuse adj. adv.bounteously adv.bountifully adv.generously adv.lavishly adv.munificently adv. -
10 freizügig
I Adj.3. WIRTS. unrestrictedII Adv.2. freizügig leben lead a nomadic life, move from place to place* * *permissive* * *frei|zü|gig1. adj2) (in moralischer Hinsicht) permissive3) (= den Wohnort frei wählen könnend) free to move2. adv1) (= reichlich) freely, liberallyfréízügig Geld ausgeben — to spend money freely or liberally
2)fréízügig gekleidet — provocatively dressed
* * *frei·zü·gig1. (großzügig) liberal, generous\freizügiger Ausschnitt a revealing[ly low] [or daring] neckline3. (frei in der Wahl des Wohnsitzes) free to move [or roam]* * *1.1) (großzügig) generous, liberal <dosage, spending>; liberal, flexible < interpretation of rule etc.>2.Geld freizügig ausgeben — be generous with one's money
ein Gesetz freizügig auslegen — interpret a law flexibly
* * *A. adj3. WIRTSCH unrestrictedB. adv2.freizügig leben lead a nomadic life, move from place to place* * *1.1) (großzügig) generous, liberal <dosage, spending>; liberal, flexible <interpretation of rule etc.>2.* * *adj.generous adj. -
11 Geberlaune
* * *Ge|ber|lau|nefgenerous mood* * *Ge·ber·lau·nef kein pl generous moodin \Geberlaune sein to be in a generous mood [or feeling generous]* * *Geberlaune f:(in) Geberlaune (sein) (be in) a generous mood -
12 reichlich
I Adj. ample, plentiful; plenty of time, food etc.; Bezahlung: liberal, generous; eine reichliche Stunde a good hourII Adv. amply etc.; siehe I; umg. (ziemlich) pretty; reichlich versehen sein mit have plenty of; es dauert reichlich zwei Tage it will take a good two days; du kommst reichlich spät you’re a bit late(, aren’t you?)* * *plenteous (Adj.); copius (Adj.); plentiful (Adj.); full (Adj.); overabundant (Adj.); copious (Adj.); abundantly (Adv.); amply (Adv.); exuberant (Adj.); affluent (Adj.); generous (Adj.); plenty (Adj.); ample (Adj.); abundant (Adj.)* * *reich|lich ['raiçlɪç]1. adj1) (= sehr viel, groß) ample, large, substantial; Vorrat plentiful, ample, substantial; Portion, Trinkgeld generous; Alkoholgenuss substantial; Geschenke numerous3) (inf = mehr als) goodeine réíchliche Stunde — a good hour
2. adv1) (= sehr viel) belohnen, sich eindecken amply; verdienen richlyjdn réíchlich beschenken — to give sb lots of or numerous presents
réíchlich Trinkgeld geben — to tip generously
2)(= mehr als genügend)
réíchlich Zeit/Geld haben — to have plenty of or ample time/moneyréíchlich vorhanden sein — to abound, to exist in plenty
mehr als réíchlich belohnt — more than amply rewarded
mehr als réíchlich bezahlt — paid more than enough
der Mantel ist réíchlich ausgefallen — the coat is on the big side
das war réíchlich gewogen/abgemessen — that was very generously weighed out/measured out
das ist réíchlich gerechnet — that's a generous estimate
3) (inf = mehr als)réíchlich 1.000 Euro — a good 1,000 euros
4) (inf = ziemlich) pretty* * *1) (plentiful: abundant proof.) abundant2) abundantly3) amply4) ((more than) enough: There is ample space for four people.) ample5) (given generously or too freely: lavish gifts.) lavish6) (financially secure without being rich: a comfortable standard of living.) comfortable7) copiously8) (plentiful: a copious supply.) copious9) (in a free manner: to give freely to charity; to speak freely.) freely10) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) good11) (a sufficient amount; enough: I don't need any more books - I've got plenty; We've got plenty of time to get there.) plenty12) (a large amount: He's got plenty of money.) plenty13) (plentiful.) plenteous14) (existing in large amounts: a plentiful supply.) plentiful* * *reich·lich[ˈraiçlɪç]\reichliches Angebot ÖKON plentiful supplyII. adv1. (überreich) amply\reichlich Geld/Zeit haben to have plenty of money/time\reichlich drei Jahre/fünf Stunden a good three years/five hoursum \reichlich... [by] a good...er hat sich um \reichlich zwei Stunden verspätet he is a good two hours late3. (ziemlich) rather, pretty* * *1.Adjektiv large; substantial; ample <space, time, reward>; good <hour, litre, etc.>; generous < tip>2.1) amply2) (in großer Menge)Fleisch ist noch reichlich vorhanden — there is still plenty of meat left
reichlich Zeit/Platz/Gelegenheit haben — have plenty of or ample time/room/opportunity
3) (mehr als) over; more than3.reichlich 5 000 Euro — a good 5,000 euros
reichlich frech — a bit too cheeky
* * *eine reichliche Stunde a good hourB. adv amply etc; → A; umg (ziemlich) pretty;reichlich versehen sein mit have plenty of;es dauert reichlich zwei Tage it will take a good two days;du kommst reichlich spät you’re a bit late(, aren’t you?)* * *1.Adjektiv large; substantial; ample <space, time, reward>; good <hour, litre, etc.>; generous < tip>2.1) amplyreichlich Zeit/Platz/Gelegenheit haben — have plenty of or ample time/room/opportunity
3) (mehr als) over; more than3.reichlich 5 000 Euro — a good 5,000 euros
* * *adj.abundant adj.ample adj.copious adj.flush adj.large adj.opulent adj.overabundant adj.plenteous adj.plentiful adj.rich adj.substantial adj.unsparing adj. adv.abundantly adv.amply adv.copiously adv.fatly adv.plenteously adv.plentifully adv.profusely adv.unsparingly adv. -
13 bemessen
I v/t (unreg.) (berechnen) calculate; zeitlich: auch time; (Leistung) rate; (Strafe, Preis etc.) fix; fig. (bewerten) measure ( nach by); knapp IIII v/refl (unreg.): etw. bemisst sich nach s.th. is calculated ( oder measured) by ( oder according to)III Adj. (knapp) limited; ein großzügig / knapp bemessenes Trinkgeld a generous / measly tip; knapp II* * *be|mẹs|sen ptp beme\#ssen irreg1. vt(= zuteilen) to allocate; (= einteilen) to calculateknapp bemessen — not very generous
2. vr (form)to be proportionate ( nach to)* * *be·mes·sen *I. vtgroßzügig/knapp \bemessen sein to be generous/not very generousmeine Zeit ist knapp \bemessen my time is short [or limited* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb2.die Zeit ist kurz/sehr knapp bemessen — time is short or limited/very limited
unregelmäßiges reflexives Verb (Amtsspr.)sich bemessen nach — be measured on the basis of
* * *A. v/t (irr) (berechnen) calculate; zeitlich: auch time; (Leistung) rate; (Strafe, Preis etc) fix; fig (bewerten) measure (B. v/r (irr):C. adj (knapp) limited;* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb2.die Zeit ist kurz/sehr knapp bemessen — time is short or limited/very limited
unregelmäßiges reflexives Verb (Amtsspr.)* * *v.to scrimp v. -
14 freigiebig
etc. freigebig etc.* * *frei|gie|big ['fraigiːbɪç]adjgenerous* * *1) generously2) (willing to give a lot of money, time etc for some purpose: a generous giver; It is very generous of you to pay for our holiday.) generous3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) free* * ** * *adj.bountiful adj.generous adj. adv.bountifully adv. -
15 großmütig
Adj. magnanimous* * *magnanimous; noble* * *groß|mü|tig [-myːtɪç]1. adjmagnanimous2. advmagnanimously* * *1) (kind, willing to forgive: Try to be generous and forgive; a person's generous nature/remarks.) generous3) (noble and generous: a magnanimous gesture.) magnanimous* * *groß·mü·tig[ˈgro:smy:tɪç]* * *1.Adjektiv magnanimous; generous2.adverbial magnanimously; generously* * *großmütig adj magnanimous* * *1.Adjektiv magnanimous; generous2.adverbial magnanimously; generously* * *adj.magnanimous adj.noble adj. adv.magnanimously adv.nobly adv. -
16 üppig
I Adj.1. Vegetation, Pflanzenwuchs etc.: luxuriant; Wiese, Laub, auch fig. Leben: lush; üppiger Haarwuchs / Bartwuchs luxuriant hair / growth of beard2. Mahlzeit etc.: sumptuous, opulent; Speise, Nahrung: rich3. Figur, Formen etc.: full; (sinnlich) voluptuous; üppige Blondine busty blonde; üppiger Busen ample bosom4. umg. (reichlich) Trinkgeld, Portion etc.: generous, attr. auch big fat; eine ( ziemlich) üppige Angelegenheit umg. Fest etc.: a really plush do; nicht gerade üppig umg. not overwhelming(ly much); jemandem ein üppiges Gehalt zahlen umg. pay s.o. a fat ( oder huge) salary; es nicht üppig haben umg. be hard upII Adv. wachsen etc.: luxuriantly; üppig speisen have a sumptuous meal; üppig essen eat rich foods; jemanden üppig beschenken shower s.o. with presents; üppig leben live a life of luxury, live off the fat of the land, live the life of Riley, Am. auch live high on the hog; (zuviel essen und trinken) not stint o.s.; nicht gerade üppig bezahlen / verdienen umg. not pay / earn an enormous amount* * *lavish; flamboyant; opulent; lush; profuse; exuberant; voluptuous; sumptuous; luxuriant; luxurious; wasteful; extravagant; luscious; abundant* * *ụ̈p|pig ['ʏpɪç]1. adjWachstum luxuriant; Vegetation auch lush; Haar thick; Mahl, Ausstattung sumptuous, opulent; Rente, Gehalt lavish; Figur, Frau, Formen voluptuous; Busen ample; Leben luxurious; Fantasie richnun werd mal nicht zu üppig! (inf) — let's have no more of your cheek (Brit) or impudence! (inf)
2. adv* * *(large; larger than necessary: a generous sum of money; a generous piece of cake.) generous* * *üp·pig[ˈʏpɪç]1. (schwellend) voluptuous\üppige Brüste an ample bosom, ample [or large] [or voluptuous] breasts2. (reichhaltig) sumptuous* * *1.Adjektiv lush, luxuriant < vegetation>; thick <hair, beard>; sumptuous, opulent < meal>; full < bosom>; voluptuous <figure, woman>2.adverbial luxuriantly; <dine, eat> sumptuously* * *A. adj1. Vegetation, Pflanzenwuchs etc: luxuriant; Wiese, Laub, auch fig Leben: lush;üppiger Haarwuchs/Bartwuchs luxuriant hair/growth of beard2. Mahlzeit etc: sumptuous, opulent; Speise, Nahrung: richüppige Blondine busty blonde;üppiger Busen ample bosom4. umg (reichlich) Trinkgeld, Portion etc: generous, attr auch big fat;eine (ziemlich) üppige Angelegenheit umg Fest etc: a really plush do;nicht gerade üppig umg not overwhelming(ly much);es nicht üppig haben umg be hard upB. adv wachsen etc: luxuriantly;üppig speisen have a sumptuous meal;üppig essen eat rich foods;jemanden üppig beschenken shower sb with presents;üppig leben live a life of luxury, live off the fat of the land, live the life of Riley, US auch live high on the hog; (zuviel essen und trinken) not stint o.s.;nicht gerade üppig bezahlen/verdienen umg not pay/earn an enormous amount* * *1.Adjektiv lush, luxuriant < vegetation>; thick <hair, beard>; sumptuous, opulent < meal>; full < bosom>; voluptuous <figure, woman>2.adverbial luxuriantly; <dine, eat> sumptuously* * *adj.exuberant adj.luscious adj.luxuriant adj.wanton adj. adv.lusciously adv.luxuriantly adv.opulently adv.wantonly adv. -
17 sparen
I v/t (Geld, Kosten, Kräfte, Mühe, Platz, Zeit) save; ich habe einiges gespart I’ve managed to save (up) a bit; viel Geld bei den Heizkosten sparen save a lot on heating bills; ich habe 100 Euro an der Reparatur gespart I saved 100 euros on the repair; das spart uns eine Menge Zeit und Geld this will save us a whole lot of time and money; sich (Dat) den Ärger / die Mühe sparen save ( oder spare) o.s. the hassle / trouble; das hättest du dir sparen können you could have saved ( oder spared) yourself the trouble ( oder effort); iro. you needn’t have bothered; spar dir deine Worte! save your breath; spar dir deine Ratschläge! I can do without your advice, you can keep your advice; sparen Sie sich solche Bemerkungen (you should) keep such remarks to yourselfII v/i save; (sich einschränken) cut down (on expenses), economize; für oder auf etw. sparen save up for s.th.; am falschen Ende sparen make false economies; sparen an (+ Dat) oder mit save on; (wenig verwenden) be sparing with; knauserig: stint on, be stingy with; daran sollte man auf keinen Fall sparen no way should you stint on this; nicht sparen mit be lavish ( oder generous) with; man hatte an nichts gespart no expense had been spared; nicht mit Lob sparen be lavish in one’s praise; bei jemandem nicht mit Lob sparen lavish praise on s.o.* * *to save; to economize; to cut down; to spare; to put away; to make economies* * *spa|ren ['ʃpaːrən]1. vtto save; Energie auch to conservedadurch habe ich (mir) viel Geld/Zeit/Arbeit gespart — I saved (myself) a lot of money/time/work that way
keine Kosten/Mühe spáren — to spare no expense/effort
spáren können — you could have saved or spared yourself the trouble/this expense/the bother
spáren können! — you should have kept that remark to yourself!
2. vito save; (= sparsam sein, Haus halten) to economize, to make savingsspáren — to be sparing with sth
bei etw spáren — to save on sth
spáren — to save up for sth
am falschen Ort spáren — to make false economies, to make savings in the wrong place
spare in der Zeit, so hast du in der Not (Prov) — waste not, want not (Prov)
* * *1) (to spend money or goods carefully: We must economize on fuel.) economize2) (to spend money or goods carefully: We must economize on fuel.) economise3) (to keep (money etc) for future use: He's saving (his money) to buy a bicycle; They're saving for a house.) save4) (to avoid using, spending etc: He spared no expense in his desire to help us.) spare* * *spa·ren[ˈʃpa:rən]I. vt▪ etw \sparen to save sth2. (einsparen)▪ etw \sparen to save sthArbeit/Energie/Strom/Zeit \sparen to save work/energy/electricity/time3. (ersparen)▪ jdm/sich etw \sparen to spare sb/oneself sthjdm/sich die Mühe/Ärger \sparen to spare sb/oneself the effort/troubleden Weg hätten wir uns \sparen können we could have saved ourselves that journey4. (verzichten)deinen Ratschlag hättest du dir \sparen können you could have kept your advice to yourselfII. vinicht mit Anerkennung/Lob \sparen to be unstinting [or generous] in one's recognition/praiseam falschen Ende \sparen (fam) to be penny-wise and pound-foolish* * *1.transitives Verb save2.intransitives Verb1)für od. auf etwas (Akk.) sparen — save up for something
2) (sparsam wirtschaften) economize ( mit on)er sparte nicht mit Lob — (fig.) he was unstinting or generous in his praise
an etwas (Dat.) sparen — be sparing with something; (Billigeres nehmen) economize on something
* * *A. v/t (Geld, Kosten, Kräfte, Mühe, Platz, Zeit) save;ich habe einiges gespart I’ve managed to save (up) a bit;viel Geld bei den Heizkosten sparen save a lot on heating bills;ich habe 100 Euro an der Reparatur gespart I saved 100 euros on the repair;das spart uns eine Menge Zeit und Geld this will save us a whole lot of time and money;sich (dat)den Ärger/die Mühe sparen save ( oder spare) o.s. the hassle/trouble;das hättest du dir sparen können you could have saved ( oder spared) yourself the trouble ( oder effort); iron you needn’t have bothered;spar dir deine Worte! save your breath;spar dir deine Ratschläge! I can do without your advice, you can keep your advice;sparen Sie sich solche Bemerkungen (you should) keep such remarks to yourselfauf etwas sparen save up for sth;am falschen Ende sparen make false economies;sparen an (+dat) oderdaran sollte man auf keinen Fall sparen no way should you stint on this;nicht sparen mit be lavish ( oder generous) with;man hatte an nichts gespart no expense had been spared;nicht mit Lob sparen be lavish in one’s praise;bei jemandem nicht mit Lob sparen lavish praise on sb* * *1.transitives Verb save2.intransitives Verb1)für od. auf etwas (Akk.) sparen — save up for something
2) (sparsam wirtschaften) economize ( mit on)er sparte nicht mit Lob — (fig.) he was unstinting or generous in his praise
an etwas (Dat.) sparen — be sparing with something; (Billigeres nehmen) economize on something
* * *v.to economise (UK) v.to economize (US) v.to save v.to spare v. -
18 edel
Adj.1. Gesinnung, Tat etc.: noble, hono(u)rable; Person: auch noble-minded, generous, magnanimous; Spender2. Qualität, Schmuck, Wein etc.: fine; Metall: precious; Pferd: thoroughbred; Rose etc.: species...; Holz: fine, precious; Tropfen* * *precious; noble; lordly* * *['eːdl]1. adj2) (= hochwertig) precious; Hölzer precious, fine; Rosen, Speisen fine; Wein noble, fine; Pferd thoroughbred3) (= edel geformt, harmonisch) noble; Nase regal, aristocraticSee:→ Spender(in)2. adveingerichtet classically; dinieren exclusivelyédel gestylt — with a classic design
édel geformte Züge — classic features
er denkt édel — he has noble thoughts
* * *(honourable; unselfish: a noble mind; a noble deed.) noble* * *[ˈe:dl̩]I. adj1. (großherzig) generous2. (hochwertig) fine, high-grade3. (aristokratisch) noblevon edler Abkunft sein to be of noble originII. adv nobly\edel geformte Züge aristocratic features* * *1.1) nicht präd. thoroughbred < horse>2) (großmütig) noble[-minded], high-minded < person>; noble <thought, gesture, deed>; honourable < motive>edle Gesinnung — nobility of mind; noble-mindedness
3) (geh.): (wohlgeformt) finely-shaped5) nicht präd. (veralt.): (adlig) noble2.adverbial nobly* * *edel adj1. Gesinnung, Tat etc: noble, hono(u)rable; Person: auch noble-minded, generous, magnanimous; → Spender2. Qualität, Schmuck, Wein etc: fine; Metall: precious; Pferd: thoroughbred; Rose etc: species …; Holz: fine, precious; → Tropfen3. geh (wohlgeformt) noble, finely-shaped;von edler Gestalt of noble stature4. obs (adelig) noble, aristocratic;aus edlem Geschlecht of noble birth* * *1.1) nicht präd. thoroughbred < horse>2) (großmütig) noble[-minded], high-minded < person>; noble <thought, gesture, deed>; honourable < motive>edle Gesinnung — nobility of mind; noble-mindedness
3) (geh.): (wohlgeformt) finely-shaped5) nicht präd. (veralt.): (adlig) noble2.adverbial nobly* * *adj.noble adj. adv.nobly adv. -
19 gebefreudig
Adj. open-handed, (very) generous* * *ge|be|freu|digadjgenerous, open-handed* * *ge·be·freu·digadj generous* * *gebefreudig adj open-handed, (very) generous -
20 generös
Adj. geh. generous, liberal; (edelmütig) magnanimous* * *ge|ne|rös [genə'røːs]adj (geh)generous; (= freigebig auch) munificent (liter)* * *ge·ne·rös[genəˈrø:s, ʒenəˈrø:s]* * *
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Generous — Gen er*ous, a. [F. g[ e]n[ e]reux, fr. L. generous of noble birth, noble, excellent, magnanimous, fr. genus birth, race: cf. It. generoso. See 2d {Gender}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of honorable birth or origin; highborn. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Generous — Upload / Commons Upload Père : Caerleon … Wikipédia en Français
generous — [jen′ər əs] adj. [L generosus, of noble birth, excellent, generous < genus: see GENUS] 1. Obs. of noble birth 2. having qualities attributed to people of noble birth; noble minded; gracious; magnanimous 3. giving or sharing liberally and… … English World dictionary
generous — I adjective altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, big hearted, bountiful, capacious, charitable, chivalrous, copious, decent, donative, gracious, humane, kind, kindly, magnanimous, meritorious, munificent, noble, philanthropic, unselfish, warm… … Law dictionary
generous — 1580s, of noble birth, from M.Fr. généreux, from L. generosus of noble birth, figuratively magnanimous, generous, from genus (gen. generis) race, stock (see GENUS (Cf. genus)). Secondary senses of unselfish (1690s) and plentiful (1610s) were… … Etymology dictionary
generous — [adj1] giving, big hearted acceptable, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, big, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, considerate, easy, equitable, excellent, fair, free, good, greathearted, helpful, high minded, honest, honorable, hospitable, just,… … New thesaurus
generous — bountiful, bounteous, openhanded, munificent, *liberal, handsome Analogous words: lavish, prodigal, *profuse, exuberant: benevolent, philanthropic, eleemosynary, *charitable, altruistic Antonyms: stingy Contrasted words: close, closefisted,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
generous — ► ADJECTIVE 1) freely giving more than is necessary or expected. 2) kind towards others. 3) larger or more plentiful than is usual. DERIVATIVES generosity noun generously adverb. ORIGIN originally in the sense «of noble birth»: from Latin… … English terms dictionary
generous — gen|er|ous [ dʒen(ə)rəs ] adjective ** 1. ) giving people more of your time or money than is usual or expected: Merton is clearly a warm and generous human being. generous to: Billy was very generous to people who had less than he did. generous… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
generous */*/ — UK [ˈdʒenərəs] / US [ˈdʒen(ə)rəs] adjective 1) giving people more of your time or money than is usual or expected Merton is clearly a warm and generous person. generous to: Billy was very generous to people who had less than he did. generous with … English dictionary
generous — gen|e|rous [ˈdʒenərəs] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: généreux, from Latin generosus born into a high rank , from genus; GENUS] 1.) someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them… … Dictionary of contemporary English