A2 — Elementaryadjective
generoso
generous, giving
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
munificenteprodigoliberalemagnanimoaltruista
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
avarotaccagnospilorciogrettomeschino
Usage note
'Generoso' is the common word. 'Munificente' and 'magnanimo' are formal/literary. 'Prodigo' can imply excessive generosity to the point of waste. 'Liberale' in this sense means open-handed.
Example
"Maria è molto generosa: aiuta sempre chi ha bisogno."
"Maria is very generous: she always helps those in need."
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