Difference between Generous and Overgenerous

What is the difference between Generous and Overgenerous?

Generous as an adjective is of noble birth. while Overgenerous as an adjective is generous to an excessive degree

Generous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of noble birth. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. Large, more than ample, copious.

Example sentence: I am a generous man, by nature, and far more trusting than I should be. Indeed. The real world is risky territory for people with generosity of spirit. Beware.

Overgenerous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: generous to an excessive degree

We hope you now know whether to use Generous or Overgenerous in your sentence.

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