generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē 

-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

• philanthropy
• kindness
• liberality
• largess
• munificence
• unselfishness

Examples of generosity in a Sentence

her generosity toward the poor

a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby

Recent Examples on the Web

He's created this fictional world in this uniquely British setting in which all the accidents of human nature play out, but at its heart, there's a generosity of spirit. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025

Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system. —William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025

Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack. —Natalie Diaz september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025

And for Rich Aunties, like Ansah, who find joy in giving, smart tax planning can make generosity go further. —Kara Stevens, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for generosity

• animosity
• curiosity
• grandiosity
• nebulosity
• reciprocity
• tortuosity
• tuberosity
• virtuosity
• atrocity
• ferocity
• monstrosity
• pomposity

Kids Definition

generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē 

plural generosities

1

: freedom in spirit or act

especially : readiness in giving

2

: a generous act

3

: an ample quantity

a generosity of spirit