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单词 generosity
释义

generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē How to pronounce generosity (audio)
-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
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Example Sentences

her generosity toward the poor a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē How to pronounce generosity (audio)
1
: willingness to give or to share
He shows generosity to those in need.
2
: an act of unselfish giving
Her generosity was appreciated.

generosity

noun

as in philanthropy
the quality or state of being generous a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • philanthropy
  • kindness
  • liberality
  • munificence
  • unselfishness
  • bountifulness
  • gift
  • generousness
  • largesse
  • openheartedness
  • bounty
  • largess
  • selflessness
  • openhandedness
  • beneficence
  • kindliness
  • charity
  • bigheartedness
  • tribute
  • lavishness
  • extravagance
  • wastefulness
  • prodigality
  • improvidence
  • gratuity
  • spendthrift
  • lagniappe
  • squandering
  • dissipating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • selfishness
  • stinginess
  • meanness
  • cheapness
  • miserliness
  • frugality
  • parsimony
  • closeness
  • economy
  • thrift
  • providence
  • tightness
  • conservation
  • saving
  • pinching
  • penuriousness
  • economizing
  • conserving
  • husbandry
  • ungenerosity
  • skimping
  • scrimping
  • managing
  • husbanding
  • scraping
  • cutting back
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