generosity+(noun)

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• generosity — generous ► ADJECTIVE 1) freely giving more than is necessary or expected. 2) kind towards others. 3) larger or more plentiful than is usual. DERIVATIVES generosity noun generously adverb. ORIGIN originally in the sense «of noble birth»: from… …   English terms dictionary

• generosity — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ extraordinary, great, incredible ▪ boundless, selfless VERB + GENEROSITY ▪ extend, show (sb) …   Collocations dictionary

• generosity — noun 1) the generosity of our host Syn: liberality, lavishness, magnanimity, munificence, openhandedness, free handedness, unselfishness; kindness, benevolence, altruism, charity, big heartedness, goodness; literary bounteousness 2) the… …   Thesaurus of popular words

• generosity — noun (plural ties) Date: 1566 1. a. the quality or fact of being generous b. a generous act 2. abundance < great generosity of spirit > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• generosity — noun a) the trait of being willing to donate money and/or time We have mentioned generosity as an outstanding virtue required in Sioux life. b) acting generously May the generosities of the founders of these halls, be rewarded by the fair and… …   Wiktionary

• generosity — noun 1 (U) willingness to give money, time etc in order to help or please someone: an act of great generosity 2 (C) an act of being generous …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• generosity — noun Syn: liberality, lavishness, magnanimity, bounty, munificence, open handedness, largesse, unselfishness, altruism, charity Ant: meanness, selfishness …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

• generosity — noun 1. the trait of being willing to give your money or time (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑generousness • Ant: ↑stinginess • Derivationally related forms: ↑generous (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• generosity — gen|er|os|i|ty [ ,dʒenə rasəti ] noun uncount kindness, especially in giving things to people: He was known for his generosity to his colleagues …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• generosity — UK [ˌdʒenəˈrɒsətɪ] / US [ˌdʒenəˈrɑsətɪ] noun [uncountable] kindness, especially in giving things to people He was known for his generosity to his colleagues …   English dictionary

• generosity — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. benevolence, philanthropy, liberality, munificence, prodigality; altruism, magnanimity. See giving, unselfishness. Ant., miserliness. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Unselfish giving] Syn. liberality, bounty,… …   English dictionary for students