generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē How to pronounce generosity (audio)
-ˈrä-stē
plural generosities
Synonyms of generosity
1
a
: the quality or fact of being generous
a person of great generosity
b
: a generous act
2
: abundance
great generosity of spirit

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Examples of generosity in a Sentence

her generosity toward the poor a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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For us, Open Doors was about building community with our fellow African filmmakers who also brought so much generosity and grace by sharing their beautiful films and hearts with us. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 In addition to his prolific acting and comedy career, Williams also became known for his generosity with fans and friends alike. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 My read of it is that Helaena sees some kind of generosity by Mysaria. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Lowe was not charged with an error, through the generosity of the official scorer. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generosity

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of generosity was in 1566

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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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generosity

noun
gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē How to pronounce generosity (audio)
plural generosities
1
: freedom in spirit or act
especially : readiness in giving
2
: a generous act
3
: an ample quantity
a generosity of spirit

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