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Definition of generosity

generosity

/ˌdʒɛn.əˈrɑː.sə.ti/
gen · er · os · i · ty
Adverb:generously
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Plural:generosities
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Adjective:generous
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• noun

1

The quality of being kind, unselfish, and willing to give money, time, or resources freely to others.

Example

"The community center was built entirely through the generosity of local donors."

2

The quality of being plentiful, abundant, or large in size or amount.

Example

"The restaurant is well known for the generosity of its dinner portions."

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• Nearby Words

generic
generically
genericness
generosity
generous
generously
generousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French générosité and Latin generōsitās, meaning 'noble birth' or 'magnanimity,' from generōsus ('of noble birth'), rooted in genus ('race' or 'stock'). The sense evolved from aristocratic nobility of spirit to open-handedness in giving.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Generosity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/generosity
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