liberality

American  

[lib-uh-ral-i-tee] / ˌlɪb əˈræl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

liberalities

1. the quality or condition of being liberal in giving; generosity; bounty.

2. a liberal gift.

3. breadth of mind.

4. broadness or fullness, as of proportions or physical attributes.

5. liberalism.

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liberality British  

/ ˌlɪbəˈrælɪtɪ /

noun

1. generosity; bounty

2. the quality or condition of being liberal

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Other Word Forms

• overliberality noun
• preliberality noun

Etymology

Origin of liberality

1300–50; Middle English liberalite < Latin līberālitās. See liberal, -ity

Example Sentences

While commending the basic “liberality” of The Post, the schoolteacher noted that the paper seemed lately to be giving more prominence to incidents involving prejudice.

From Washington Post

Everyone in our community feels a complete sorrow for the sufferers, and the response to the Mayor’s proclamation for help will be spontaneous and of a liberality worthy of the great metropolis.

From Seattle Times

“The experience of other countries shows that softness and liberality are allies of the coronavirus,” Mr. Zelensky said in a videotaped speech released Monday evening.

From New York Times

I’m not talking about swearing, because there’s something even worse, apparently: Love Islanders’ liberality with their discourse particles.

From The Guardian

The slow revelation of his error unnerves Frank, upsets his liberality.

From New York Times