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Generosity

/ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/

The trait of being willing to donate money, time or resources.

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📖 Definitions of "Generosity"

noun

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Generosity"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
unselfishnessnoun	The state of being unselfish.
generousnessnoun	The quality of being generous; generosity

↔️ Antonyms of "Generosity"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
stinginessnoun	The property of being stingy: a lack of generosity; excessive parsimony.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Generosity"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
unselfishnessnoun	The state of being unselfish.
generousnessnoun	The quality of being generous; generosity
benevolencenoun	(uncountable) Disposition to do good.
bountynoun	(countable) A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government.
generous	Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
kindnessnoun	The state of being kind.
magnanimitynoun	The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.
caringnoun	The act of one who cares.
largessenoun	(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time; generosity, liberality.
goodnessnoun	(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.
warm-heartednessnoun	The quality of being warm-hearted.
largessnoun	Alternative spelling of largesse. [(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time; generosity, liberality.]
tolerancenoun	(uncountable) The ability or practice of tolerating; an acceptance of or patience with the beliefs, opinions or practices of others; a lack of bigotry.
depthnoun	the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep
gesturenoun	A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
altruismnoun	Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
liberalitynoun	The property of being liberal; generosity; charity.
munificencenoun	The quality of being munificent; generosity.
philanthropynoun	(chiefly uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
lavishnessnoun	The state or characteristic of being lavish.