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generous | overflowingly |

As an adjective generous

is (obsolete) of noble birth.

As an adverb overflowingly is

so as to overflow; very excessively or generously.

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.

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    * generosity

    overflowingly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • So as to overflow; very excessively or generously.