Malice vs Generous - What's the difference?

As a noun malice

is intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

(obsolete) of noble birth.

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Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

* 1981 , , Valis , ISBN 0-553-20594-3, page 67:

not only was there no gratitude (which he could psychologically handle) but downright malice showed itself instead.

* ill will * wickedness * evilness

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(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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