eleemosynous en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin eleēmosyna f (“alms”) + -ous.
Meanings
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Of a gift or donation: made as an act of charity or almsgiving; charitable.
The flood victims received an eleemosynous shipment of supplies from donors in nearby towns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most eleemosynous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more eleemosynous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |