Definition Synonyms
Definition of generosity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
giving naturewillingness to give more than is expected
- Her generosity was evident when she donated her entire bonus to charity..
2.
kindnessthe trait of being willing to give money or time
- Her generosity was evident in her volunteer work.
3.
kindnessgenerous act or gift
- The donation was a true generosity.
4.
nobilityfreedom from pettiness in character and mind
- His generosity of spirit was admired by all.
Expressions with generosity
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willingness to be kind, forgiving, and open-minded to others
Her generosity of spirit inspired everyone around her.
Origin of generosity
Latin, generositas (nobility of birth)
Terms with generosity included in their meaning
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hospitality
used to express hospitality or generosity
generosity
act of giving help, usually money, to those in need
generosity
willing to give or share information or resources
emotion
show great kindness or generosity to others
festivity
attitude of generosity and kindness during holidays
politeness
acknowledges someone's kindness or generosity
gratitude
expresses gratitude for unnecessary generosity
generosity
generous or ample in amount
generosity
generous and willing to give freely
generosity
extremely generous or liberal in giving
generosity
in a generous and abundant manner
generosity
give someone a lot of something
possession generosity
everything a person owns or has, often implying generosity
generosity
paying for something as a treat for someone
emotion
showing great kindness and generosity
kindness
showing kindness and generosity to others
behavior
showing a lack of generosity
generosity
extra amount added for generosity
exploit
take advantage of others' generosity
generosity
give or use something generously or without holding back
character
showing generosity or acting in a noble way
openhandedness
generosity in giving
generosity
in a generous or ample manner
kindness generosity
extremely kind and generous nature
Examples of generosity in a sentence
Their generosity made the event possible. His generosity made a big difference to the charity. Generosity is a key value in their family. Her generosity paid for the children's school supplies. We remembered his generosity long after the holiday. Her generosity extended to everyone she met.
The king's generosity was legendary among his subjects.
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- French:générosité, altruisme, ...
- German:Großzügigkeit, Schenkung, ...
- Italian:generosità, liberalità, ...
- Spanish:generosidad, desprendimiento, ...
- Portuguese:generosidade, desprendimento, ...
- Chinese:慷慨, 慷慨之举, ...
- Japanese:寛大さ, 寛容, ...
- Arabic:كَرَم, سَخاء, ...
- Hebrew:נְדִיבוּת, רוֹחַב לֵב, ...
- Russian:щедрость, благородство, ...
- Ukrainian:щедрість, благодійність, ...
- Hindi:उदारता, सहृदयता, ...
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