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In what year was the earliest known written use of the word generous recorded in English?

generous

[jen-er-uhs] / ˈdʒɛn ər əs /




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A generous teammate to whom good vibes matter much.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

For his supporters, Lula is a working-class hero credited with advancing workers' rights through organising strikes and lifting millions of people out of poverty with generous social welfare programmes as president.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

In France, where total tax receipts are nearly half of total economic output, the public expects generous welfare programs, efficient transit networks and well-developed public institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Loan-repayment options now have been simplified, but the more generous payment plans are going away.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Aunt Melissa is amazing. She’s been there for us when you’ve been hiding out here. And her neighbors are kind and generous and…” My words are overtaken by sobs.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller


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