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Generous vs Altruistic - What's the difference?

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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)
  • (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.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * generosity

    altruistic

    English

    (altruism)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
    • His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.

    Synonyms

    * (regardful of others) beneficent, humane, philanthropic, selfless, unselfish

    Antonyms

    * (regardful of others) egoistic, misanthropic, selfish

    Derived terms

    * altruistic filicide * altruistically

    Related terms

    * altruism * altruist