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

Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity. —Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025

His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity. —Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025

The district has already shown extraordinary generosity to 28 of its staff members affected by the fires, raising over $128,000 to help them. —Tim Deroche, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025

Touched by the couple's generosity, TikTok viewers celebrated the new family member. —Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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