OVERGENEROUS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

overgenerous

adjective

Definition of overgenerous

as in extravagant

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Recent Examples of overgenerous Father, who knew Mother and her overgenerous impulses well, had left a remarkable will in which Mother was the major immediate beneficiary. — James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022 The lure of better numbers, more carrot than stick, was energizing in itself, even if the ring’s criteria seemed kind of arbitrary, maybe overgenerous. — Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2021 In Washington, lawmakers have seized on the matter for political purposes, with Republicans complaining that the labor supply issues are the direct result of overgenerous stimulus measures passed by Democrats earlier this year. — Washington Post, 10 May 2021 The large number of unemployed will keep a lid on wages once the overgenerous federal unemployment benefits run out in early September. — Robert Barone, Forbes, 4 Apr. 2021 In McGann’s perhaps overgenerous account, Continue reading for just $1 an issue. — Evan Kindley, The New York Review of Books, 11 Feb. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgenerous

Adjective

Sleek and extravagant, Rosewood Abu Dhabi provides a dramatic welcome, with architecture that calls to mind an undulating desert.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Known for its dark humor and groundbreaking CGI, Death Becomes Her astounds with ornate design detail and extravagant furnishings.

— Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of extravagant

Adjective

The rooms Rooms are clean and bright, content to sit back, relax, and let the killer oceanfront views do much of the work where possible; first order of business are massive windows and glass doors leading out onto generous balconies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Before going to bed, Joy leaves out a generous spread of midnight snacks packed full of chicken for the guests, who stay up late.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of generous

Adjective

All gaps in time and momentum can be smoothed over by Laura Karpman’s lush and lavish score.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
The black-tie event will feature live entertainment, a lavish dinner, and a major fireworks display across the Dubai skyline.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of lavish

Adjective

The munificent monetary prize of a million dollars will go a long way to help establish the show’s importance.

— Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Swift danced her way through 149 sets in 22 countries and thanked her crew with munificent bonuses totaling $197 million.

— Bryan West, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025

Definition of munificent

Adjective

And Jeremy is the handsome cipher, the seemingly long-suffering dreamboat of a husband who may or may not be harboring more ominous intentions.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
The perfect cup of coffee with Kevin Costner After reading prior interviews Costner had done with other outlets, one thing felt surprising given the actor's tendency toward the ruggedly handsome, cowboy archetype.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Apart from the group’s buy-in to doing the little things, its commitment to unselfish football keeps one of the most dynamic running games in the country from fracturing.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
And even with an unselfish roster, what does the offensive hierarchy look like?

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of unselfish

Adjective

Adults can sip a cocktail from the adjacent Elf Hollow Cafe, or the whole family can enjoy a bounteous family-style chicken dinner at Zehnder's Restaurant, a half-mile down the road.

— Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
But an Oasis show doesn’t offer the attempts of, say, a Coldplay show to offer a more bounteous joy.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025

Definition of bounteous

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