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

How does an actor convey this kind of go-for-broke generosity, a quality as elusive as a cloud floating across the sky? —Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024

There has been an extraordinary outpouring of generosity, from the most modest to the wealthiest, and [from] beyond France. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024

The combination of tenacity and tenderness, sensitivity and strength imbues his music with a generosity that evokes childhood wonder and adult complexity. —Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024

In popular culture, this spirit, as depicted in iconic works of literature and film, often centers on themes of generosity, redemption, familial love and the joy of giving. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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