Generous vs Frugal - What's the difference?
generous | frugal |
(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.
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.
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As adjectives the difference between generous and frugal
is that generous is of noble birth while frugal is avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.generous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Thank you for your generous words.
- She's been extremely generous with her winnings.