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- DictionaryGen·er·os·i·ty/ˌjenəˈräsədē/
noun
- 1. the quality of being kind and generous: "I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbors"
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.
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. liberality. munificence. openhandedness. openheartedness. philanthropy.
Someone showing generosity is happy to give time, money, food, or kindness to people in need. Generosity is a quality — like honesty and patience — that we all probably wish we had more of. When you show generosity, you might give away things or money or put others before yourself.
a willingness to give help or support, esp. more than is usual or expected: She is admired for her generosity. (Definition of generosity from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of generosity. generosity.
a willingness to give help or support, esp. more than is usual or expected: She is admired for her generosity. (Definition of generosity from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of generosity. generosity. We would never see that kind of generosity today.
2 days ago · uncountable noun. If you refer to someone's generosity, you mean that they are generous, especially in doing or giving more than is usual or expected . There are stories about his generosity, the massive amounts of money he gave to charities. ...a man of great generosity of spirit.
generosity. generosity (to/towards somebody) the fact of being generous (= willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts or time freely) He treated them with generosity and thoughtfulness. Definition of generosity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
