English Explanatory Dictionary

generosity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.
  2. A generous act.
  3. The trait of being abundant, more than adequate.
  4. Good breeding; nobility of stock.

Pronunciation

/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɒs.ɪ.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-generosity.wav /ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/ [ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ɾi]

Word forms

generosity generosities

Etymology

From Middle English generosite, from Latin generōsitās.

Synonyms

largesse liberality beau geste nobility

Antonyms

stinginess

Derived words

capernosity overgenerosity supergenerosity ungenerosity
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