largesse

or lar·gess

[ lahr-jes, lahr-jis ]

noun

1. generous bestowal of gifts:

   Corporate sponsors can keep entire festivals and arenas alive with their largesse, so they need to be strategic about their giving.

2. a generous gift or gifts, such as of money:

   With the largesse received from these donors, the hospital has been able to purchase two new MRI machines.

3. generosity; liberality:

   He's a man of remarkable largesse of mind, heart, and soul.

largesse

/ lɑːˈdʒɛs /

noun

1. the generous bestowal of gifts, favours, or money
2. the things so bestowed
3. generosity of spirit or attitude

Word History and Origins

Origin of largesse¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English largesse, from Old French; large, -ice

Word History and Origins

Origin of largesse¹

C13: from Old French, from large

Related Words

• allowance
• award
• benefit
• bonus
• contribution
• donation
• endowment
• favor
• giveaway
• grant
• legacy
• offering
• premium
• present
• relief
• reward
• souvenir
• subsidy
• tip
• tribute