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 of generosity

• philanthropy
• kindness
• liberality
• 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

That generosity of spirit lives on at BBC, now spearheaded by his son, corporate president Seth Campbell; and chief executive officer Josue Solano. —Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Selfless Love Foundation is able to offer this National Think Tank at no cost, including scholarships to cover youth’s travel and accommodations. —Dana Perino, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025

The family hopes Anna will be remembered for her generosity and spirit. —Alondra Valle, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025

Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 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