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

Saint Zdislava of Lemberk lived from 1220 to 1252 and was known for her generosity and work for the poor. —CNN Money, 13 May 2026

For his part, Salvadori seems content to shoot it all and see what lands, veering between the ominous and the earnest, generosity and genuine menace. —Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026

Black families deserve the freedom to show up for their children without their love, creativity or generosity being pathologized. —Essence, 11 May 2026

Clive takes various moments over the course of our interview to gush over the comedy legend, evidently still in awe of his talent, generosity, and humility. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 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