Famous vs Generous - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between famous and generous

is that famous is well known while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.

(en adjective)

Well known.

In the public eye.

Some people are only famous within their city.

* famed, noted, celebrated, well-known, renowned * See

* famously * famous last words

(en adjective)

(obsolete) Of noble birth.

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

Thank you for your generous words.

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

She's been extremely generous with her winnings.

Large, more than ample, copious.

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