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Definition |
a person's generosity exceeds what is
considered reasonable |
Examples |
1) She was generous to a fault,
always giving away her last dollar without hesitation.
2) Bob was generous to a fault,
giving away his resources without considering his own needs. |
Etymology |
The term can be understood by examining the
meanings and origins of its individual components. |
Synonyms |
excessively generous, inordinately
charitable |
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