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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries慷慨地
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kāng kǎi de
"他慷慨地资助了那个教育项目。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a way that shows a readiness to give more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
"She generously donated a large sum of money to the local animal shelter." - 2
In a large, ample, or bountiful amount.
"The chef poured the olive oil generously over the fresh garden salad."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective generous, originating from the Latin generosus meaning 'of noble birth' or 'magnanimous,' which traces back to genus ('birth, race, stock'). Over the late Middle Ages and early modern period, the semantic focus shifted from nobility of birth to nobility of character, specifically manifesting as liberality, bountifulness, and abundance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Generously" is said worldwide
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généreusement
Transliteration: ʒe.ne.ʁøz.mɑ̃
"Il a contribué généreusement à la campagne de charité."
zügig
Transliteration: ˈɡeːnəʁøːs
"Sie unterstützte das Projekt großzügig mit finanziellen Mitteln."
generosamente
Transliteration: dʒe.ne.ro.zaˈmen.te
"Ha condiviso generosamente il suo tempo con i giovani studenti."
generosamente
Transliteration: xe.ne.ɾo.saˈmen.te
"Ellos donaron generosamente ropa y comida a los necesitados."
generosamente
Transliteration: ʒe.ne.ɾo.zɐˈmẽ.tʃi
"O empresário ajudou generosamente a comunidade local."
उदारता से
Transliteration: udārtā se
"उन्होंने गरीबों को उदारता से दान दिया।"
慷慨地
Transliteration: kāng kǎi de
"他慷慨地资助了那个教育项目。"
관대하게
Transliteration: gwan-dae-ha-ge
"그는 자신의 시간을 기꺼이 관대하게 내어주었다."
気前よく
Transliteration: kimae yoku
"彼女はボランティア活動に気前よく寄付をした。"
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