In a way that gives freely and willingly, without expecting anything in return, or in large amounts.
From Latin 'generosus' meaning 'of noble birth' or 'high-spirited,' from 'genus' meaning 'birth' or 'race.' Originally meant acting like nobility was expected to act.
It's fascinating that 'generous' originally meant 'noble-born'—because wealthy people were expected to give freely, the word evolved to mean giving freely itself, showing how behavior became attached to virtue!
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