generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē 

-ˈrä-stē

plural generosities

1

a

: the quality or fact of being generous

a person of great generosity

b

: a generous act

2

: abundance

great generosity of spirit

Synonyms

• bigheartedness
• bountifulness
• bounty
• generousness
• largesse
• largess
• liberality
• munificence
• openhandedness
• openheartedness
• philanthropy
• unselfishness

Examples of generosity in a Sentence

her generosity toward the poor

a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby

Recent Examples on the Web

Inspired by the Bedouin tradition of generosity, which involves welcoming guests with food, drink, and open hospitality, Killa sought to evoke the feeling of being invited into a private home or aboard a luxurious yacht. —Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

But, the most remarkable outpouring of generosity has come from the workers themselves, engaging in collective action to assist their colleagues. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025

While other organizations struggled to manage a flood of generosity, items sent here were put to use. —Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025

This native generosity explains why Trump and Musk have gone to such lengths to clog the internet with falsehoods and hide the consequences of their cruelty. —George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for generosity

• animosity
• curiosity
• grandiosity
• nebulosity
• reciprocity
• tortuosity
• tuberosity
• virtuosity
• atrocity
• ferocity
• monstrosity
• pomposity

Kids Definition

generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē 

plural generosities

1

: freedom in spirit or act

especially : readiness in giving

2

: a generous act

3

: an ample quantity

a generosity of spirit