Generous vs Altruistic - What's the difference?
generous | altruistic | Related terms |
(obsolete) Of noble birth.
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
Large, more than ample, copious.
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
Generous is a related term of altruistic.
As adjectives the difference between generous and altruistic
is that generous is (obsolete) of noble birth while altruistic is regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.generous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Thank you for your generous words.
- She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
Synonyms
* See alsoaltruistic
English
(altruism)Adjective
(en adjective)- His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.