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Generous vs Goodwilly - What's the difference?

generous | goodwilly |

As adjectives the difference between generous and goodwilly

is that generous is (obsolete) of noble birth while goodwilly is (obsolete|or|dialectal) liberal; generous.

As a noun goodwilly is

(obsolete|or|dialectal) a volunteer.

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

    goodwilly

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l) * (l), (l) (Scotland)

    Noun

    (goodwillies)
  • (obsolete, or, dialectal) A volunteer.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete, or, dialectal) Liberal; generous.
  • (obsolete, or, dialectal) Cordial; friendly; cheering.