The difference between Generous and Illiberal
When used as adjectives, generous means noble in behaviour or actions, whereas illiberal means restrictive of individual choice and freedom.
Illiberal is also noun with the meaning: one opposed to liberal principles.
check bellow for the other definitions of Generous and Illiberal
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Generous as an adjective:
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Examples:
"Thank you for your generous words."
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Generous as an adjective:
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
Examples:
"She's been extremely generous with her winnings."
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Generous as an adjective:
Large, more than ample, copious.
Examples:
"Add a generous helping of mayonnaise."
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Generous as an adjective:
Invigorating in its nature.
Examples:
"a generous wine"
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Generous as an adjective (obsolete):
Of noble birth.
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Illiberal as an adjective:
Restrictive of individual choice and freedom.
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Illiberal as an adjective:
Narrow-minded; bigoted.
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Illiberal as an adjective (archaic):
Ungenerous, stingy.
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Illiberal as an adjective (economics, politics):
Not adhering to either liberalism or neoliberalism.
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Illiberal as a noun:
One opposed to liberal principles.