generosity
playSimple Definition of generosity
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: the quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish : the quality of being generous; especially : willingness to give money and other valuable things to others
Full Definition of generosity
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Examples of generosity in a sentence
her generosity toward the poor
<a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby>
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First Known Use of generosity
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GENEROSITY Defined for Kids
generosity
playDefinition of generosity for Students
1 : willingness to give or to share <He shows generosity to those in need.>
2 : an act of unselfish giving <Her generosity was appreciated.>
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