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generosity
noun gen·er·os·i·ty \ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē, -ˈräs-tē\
: the quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish : the quality of being generous; especially : willingness to give money and other valuable things to others
plural gen·er·os·i·ties
Full Definition of GENEROSITY
1
a : the quality or fact of being generous b : a generous act
2
: abundance <great generosity of spirit>
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First Known Use of GENEROSITY
1566
Related to GENEROSITY
- Synonyms
- bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, liberality, generousness, largesse (also largess), munificence, openhandedness, openheartedness, philanthropy, unselfishness
- Antonyms
- cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching, selfishness, stinginess, tightness, ungenerosity
Rhymes with GENEROSITY
GENEROSITY Defined for Kids
generosity
noun gen·er·os·i·ty \ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē\
Definition of GENEROSITY for Kids
1
: willingness to give or to share <He shows generosity to those in need.>
2
: an act of unselfish giving <Her generosity was appreciated.>
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