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Another word for overgenerous

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• adjective (Context 1)

Excessively or unwisely generous in giving money, gifts, praise, or leniency.

Usage Example

"The restaurant critic was faulted for being lavish in his praise of the mediocre menu."

Strongest
lavish
Strong
prodigal
extravagant
munificent
bountiful
indulgent

Opposites of overgenerous

The opposite of overgenerous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

miserly
stingy
parsimonious
tightfisted
uncharitable
frugal
sparing
See all opposites of overgenerous

• Nearby Words

overgeneralization
overgeneralize
overgenerosity
overgenerous
overglamorize
overgraciousness
overground

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Overgenerous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/overgenerous
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