Generous vs Forbearing - What's the difference?
generous | forbearing | 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.
Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.
Generous is a related term of forbearing.
As adjectives the difference between generous and forbearing
is that generous is (obsolete) of noble birth while forbearing is characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.As a verb forbearing is
.generous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Thank you for your generous words.
- She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
