generosity
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gen·er·os·i·ty

noun \ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē, -ˈräs-tē\
plural gen·er·os·i·ties

Definition of GENEROSITY

1
a : the quality or fact of being generous
b : a generous act
2
: abundance <great generosity of spirit>

Examples of GENEROSITY

  1. her generosity toward the poor
  2. <a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby>

First Known Use of GENEROSITY

1566

Rhymes with GENEROSITY

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