English · Adjectives
more generous
/mɔːr ˈdʒɛnərəs/
[/mɔːr ˈdʒɛnərəs/]
comparative of generous
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'generous', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
He is more generous than his friends.
He is more generous than his friends.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'generous' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.