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Marvelous vs Generous - What's the difference?

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Marvelous is a related term of generous.


As adjectives the difference between marvelous and generous

is that marvelous is (us) exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.

marvelous

English

Alternative forms

* (UK ) marvellous

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (US) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
    • I went to a marvelous party last week.

    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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    Related terms

    * generosity