Generous vs. Thoughtful — What's the Difference?

Liberal in giving or sharing.

Given to careful thought; reflective

Showing kindness and magnanimity

Engrossed in thought

Marked by abundance; ample

Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

Having a rich bouquet and flavor

Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes.

(Obsolete) Of noble lineage.

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.

Large, more than ample, copious.

Attentive; careful; exercising the judgment; having the mind directed to an object; as, thoughtful of gain; thoughtful in seeking truth.

Invigorating in its nature.

Anxious; solicitous; concerned.

(obsolete) Of noble birth.

Having intellectual depth;

Of honorable birth or origin; highborn.

Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought;

Exhibiting those qualities which are popularly reregarded as belonging to high birth; noble; honorable; magnanimous; spirited; courageous.

Acting with or showing thought and good sense;

Open-handed; free to give; not close or niggardly; munificent; as, a generous friend or father.

Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention;

Characterized by generosity; abundant; overflowing; as, a generous table.

Showing consideration and anticipation of needs;

Full of spirit or strength; stimulating; exalting; as, generous wine.

Willing to give and share unstintingly;

Not petty in character and mind;

More than adequate;