generosity

noun
UK: /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/
US: /ˌdʒen.əˈrɑː.sə.ti/

  1. The quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give more of something, like money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

    1. Her generosity is known to all, she always shares.
    2. The charity relies on the generosity of its supporters to continue its work.

  2. The act of giving or sharing something valuable or important freely and abundantly.

    1. He thanked them for their generosity in helping him.
    2. The company showed great generosity by donating a large sum to the local school.

Synonyms

benevolence magnanimity liberality altruism largesse kindness charity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "generosity" in English means: The quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give more of something, like money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected., The act of giving or sharing something valuable or important freely and abundantly..

The phonetic transcription of "generosity" is /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌdʒen.əˈrɑː.sə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "generosity": benevolence, magnanimity, liberality, altruism, largesse, kindness, charity.

Example usage of "generosity": "Her generosity is known to all, she always shares.". More examples on the page.