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
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Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.
From Los Angeles Times
Ordinary Iranians have "an amazing culture of graceful kindness and absolute generosity", she said.
From BBC
"You were a constant, a guiding force, and to me, someone I admired and learned from - like a big sister, a woman of immense heart, wisdom, and generosity."
From BBC
Europe’s recovery might not have been possible without U.S. generosity.
“There’s a generosity of its history that you’re invited in. It was this fever dream, the whole experience of being there.”
From Los Angeles Times
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