Generous and Skimp

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

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Skimp is an antonym for generous.

Nearby Words: generosity, generously

Skimp adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Usage example: a dieter complaining about skimp meals that were served at the fat farm

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Generous is an antonym for skimp.

Nearby Words: skimpy, skimping, skimped

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