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

Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination. —Andrew Fifield, New York Times, 10 July 2025

Norris, known for his generosity, helped Calvin find his footing in the Main Prison. —Literary Hub july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025

The family's farm received an outpouring of condolence messages on Facebook Tuesday, with locals paying tribute to their generosity and dedication to their community. —Dan Gooding gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 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