seem generous

Frequency: 8.095.2 per million words

To give the impression of being generous.

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Examples (10)

  • At first glance, the compensation package may seem generous, but read the fine print.
  • To new hires, the signing bonus does seem generous.
  • It might seem generous to waive the fee, yet it's standard practice.
  • From the outside, their donation can seem generous despite the strings attached.
  • The tip did seem generous at the time, though the service was slow.
  • Compared with last year, the offer will seem generous.
  • Her gesture might not seem generous until you know the context.
  • On paper, the settlement does not seem generous to retirees.
  • In contrast to industry norms, their benefits do seem generous.
  • It can seem generous to give credit publicly, but private thanks matter too.