English · Adjectives
most generous
/məʊst ˈdʒɛnərəs/
[/məʊst ˈdʒɛnərəs/]
superlative of generous
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'generous', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
She is the most generous person I know.
She is the most generous person I know.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'generous' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.