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Generous vs Enthusiastic - What's the difference?

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Generous is a related term of enthusiastic.


As adjectives the difference between generous and enthusiastic

is that generous is (obsolete) of noble birth while enthusiastic is with zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

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

    enthusiastic

    English

    (enthusiasm)

    Alternative forms

    * (l) (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
    • A young man of a visionary and enthusiastic character. — W. Irving.
    an enthusiastic lover of art

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    Related terms

    * (l) * (l)