Generous and Pinchpenny

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

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Pinchpenny is an antonym for generous.

Nearby Words: generosity, generously

Pinchpenny adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.

Usage example: her pinchpenny parents aren't likely to loan her the money she needs for the down payment

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Generous is an antonym for pinchpenny in topics: cheap, stingy, penny-pinching.

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