Generous
Generous adjective - Being more than enough without being excessive.
Usage example: mashed potatoes with a generous serving of butter
Sufficient and generous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sufficient" instead an adjective "Generous".
Nearby Words: generosity, generously
Sufficient
Sufficient adjective - Of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant.
Generous and sufficient are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generous" instead an adjective "Sufficient".
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