generosity
Americannoun
plural
generosities-
readiness or liberality in giving.
- Synonyms:
- bountifulness, munificence
- Antonyms:
- stinginess
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freedom from meanness or smallness of mind or character.
- Synonyms:
- magnanimity, nobleness
- Antonyms:
- pettiness
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a generous act.
We thanked him for his many generosities.
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largeness or fullness; amplitude.
noun
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willingness and liberality in giving away one's money, time, etc; magnanimity
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freedom from pettiness in character and mind
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a generous act
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abundance; plenty
Usage
What does generosity mean? Generosity is the spirit and action of freely and frequently giving to others.Generosity can also refer to an overall spirit of kindness, but this is less common.Example: If there’s one thing she will be remembered for, it’s her generosity—she was extremely generous with her money, her time, and her effort.
Other Word Forms
- overgenerosity noun
- supergenerosity noun
Etymology
Origin of generosity
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English generosite, from Latin generōsitās, from generōs(us) generous + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Its website says its work is paid for by "the generosity of members of the Jewish community and those who share our commitment to the State of Israel".
From BBC
“I am deeply grateful for Tony’s leadership and generosity, and honored to join him as co-chair at this transformative moment in LACMA’s history as we advance our mission of enhancing access to art and education.”
From Los Angeles Times
"You would think that the price of that going up, people will feel less able to help. We just hope that we can continue to rely on the generosity of the community."
From BBC
Punch, after all, is about generosity, not precision.
From Salon
"You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe, my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness," she writes.
From BBC
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