largesse

noun
UK: /lɑːˈʒes/
US: /lɑːrˈdʒes/

  1. Generosity in giving money or gifts to others, often in a way that is or appears ostentatious.

    1. The company showed great largesse to its employees this year.
    2. The foundation's largesse allowed the museum to expand its programs significantly, benefiting the entire community through enhanced cultural opportunities.

  2. A generous gift or act of giving.

    1. He received a largesse from a wealthy benefactor.
    2. The local charity was overwhelmed by the largesse of the community during the holiday season and was able to help many more families than anticipated.

Synonyms

generosity benevolence bounty liberality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "largesse" in English means: Generosity in giving money or gifts to others, often in a way that is or appears ostentatious., A generous gift or act of giving..

The phonetic transcription of "largesse" is /lɑːˈʒes/ in British English and /lɑːrˈdʒes/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "largesse": generosity, benevolence, bounty, liberality.

Example usage of "largesse": "The company showed great largesse to its employees this year.". More examples on the page.