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

Invest in connections through passion and generosity instead of transactions and cold outreach. —Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026

The fallen soldiers, ages 20 to 42, earned praise from families for devotion to service, generosity and commitment to others. —Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026

The signature event, produced by the women who make up Harvesters, brought together about 350 guests whose generosity helps meet the county’s rising need for dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food. —Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026

The couple’s generosity was exploited, their trust repaid with murder, one friend said, by a man whose evil hid in plain sight. —Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026

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