Somewhat popular, genial, generous (5)

I believe the answer is:

large

'generous' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'somewhat popular genial' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'LARGE' is hidden in the letters of 'popular genial'.

(Other definitions for large that I've seen before include "Sizeable" , "Gross" , "Little's late partner" , "Great being regal" , "Generous" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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