Generous and Illiberal

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Generous adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.

Usage example: a civic leader who is very generous with his money and time

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Illiberal is an antonym for generous.

Nearby Words: generosity, generously

Illiberal adjective - Not broad or open in views or opinions.

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Generous is an antonym for illiberal in intolerant topic.

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