generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē 

-ˈrä-stē

plural generosities

1

a

: the quality or fact of being generous

a person of great generosity

b

: a generous act

2

: abundance

great generosity of spirit

Synonyms

• bigheartedness
• bountifulness
• bounty
• generousness
• largesse
• largess
• liberality
• munificence
• openhandedness
• openheartedness
• philanthropy
• unselfishness

Examples of generosity in a Sentence

her generosity toward the poor

a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby

Recent Examples on the Web

Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me. —Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025

What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving. —Ella Kemp, IndieWire, 23 May 2025

The wellspring of generosity came at an ideal time for Almost Home Cat Haven, which was at risk of shutting down without the additional assistance. —Kelli Bender, People.com, 22 May 2025

Fahy says that she was blown away by her iconic scene partner’s generosity in those moments. —William Earl, Variety, 22 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for generosity

• animosity
• curiosity
• grandiosity
• nebulosity
• reciprocity
• tortuosity
• tuberosity
• virtuosity
• atrocity
• ferocity
• monstrosity
• pomposity

Kids Definition

generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē 

plural generosities

1

: freedom in spirit or act

especially : readiness in giving

2

: a generous act

3

: an ample quantity

a generosity of spirit