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Meaning of generosity
The quality of being generous
Etymology of generosity
The word "generosity" comes from the Latin "generositas", meaning "noble birth" or "nobility of character", which is derived from "generosus", meaning "of noble birth" or "noble", and the suffix "-ity", which forms an abstract noun
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the quality of being generous or noble in character
Synonyms
charity
liberality
largesse
munificence
beneficence
kindness
openhandedness
magnanimity
altruism
philanthropy
benevolence
humanitarianism
generosity of spirit
warmth
bigheartedness
unselfishness
selflessness
public-spiritedness
bountifulness
lavishness
profuseness
extravagance
openness
willingness
readiness
eagerness
handsomeness
nobility
nobleness
greatness
high-mindedness
Definitions
- The quality of being generous, willingness to give freely of one's time or resources
- A generous act or gift
Usage Examples
- Her generosity and kindness inspired many people to donate to the charity
- The company's generosity in donating to the cause was widely appreciated
Antonyms
miserliness
stinginess
parsimony
frugality
thriftiness
meanness
closefistedness
tightfistedness
niggardliness
penuriousness
avarice
greed
selfishness
self-centeredness
egotism
narcissism
close-mindedness
narrow-mindedness
pettiness
small-mindedness