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

If the wealth transfer is the economic story of the decade, the generosity transfer might be its moral counterpart. —Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025

But Acocella shows that generosity and rigor are complementary critical tools, and that our own lives are richer for grappling with those of others. —Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025

Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025

Until then, the museum had relied largely on the generosity of wealthy patrons donating the contents of their wardrobe. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 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