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generosity

[jen-uh-ros-i-tee]

noun

plural

generosities 
  1. readiness or liberality in giving.

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  2. freedom from meanness or smallness of mind or character.

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  3. a generous act.

    We thanked him for his many generosities.

  4. largeness or fullness; amplitude.



generosity

/ ˌɛəˈɒɪɪ /

noun

  1. willingness and liberality in giving away one's money, time, etc; magnanimity

  2. freedom from pettiness in character and mind

  3. a generous act

  4. abundance; plenty

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • overgenerosity noun
  • supergenerosity noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of generosity1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English generosite, from Latin Աō, from Աō(ܲ) generous + - -ity
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Example Sentences

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“And what he was as an actor, he was as a man, the grace, the humility, the generosity. All of us at ‘American Classic’ have been blessed by our experience with him.

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"And thanks, as ever, to Paul McCartney for his generosity and passion as he introduced Bruce to LIPA."

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“She brings this incredible authenticity, generosity and intensity to everything she does, as if she is living inside the music,” Dudamel adds.

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"I had a front row seat as far as seeing all the generosity, all the kindness, and all the love that people could give," Cullen says.

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"The Robinsons did not abuse, harm, or take advantage of plaintiffs; they treated plaintiffs with the utmost kindness and generosity," the lawsuit states.

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doesgenerosity mean?

Generosity is the spirit and action of freely and frequently giving to others.Generosity can also refer to an overall spirit of kindness, but this is less common.Example: If there’s one thing she will be remembered for, it’s her generosity—she was extremely generous with her money, her time, and her effort.

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