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Generous vs Heartfelt - What's the difference?

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Generous is a related term of heartfelt.


As adjectives the difference between generous and heartfelt

is that generous is (obsolete) of noble birth while heartfelt is felt or believed deeply and sincerely.

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

    heartfelt

    English

    Alternative forms

    * heart-felt

    Adjective

  • Felt or believed deeply and sincerely.
    • She expressed her heartfelt sympathies at the death of his mother.

    Synonyms

    * genuine, sincere, true

    Derived terms

    * heartfeltly * heartfeltness