liberality

noun

lib·​er·​al·​i·​ty ˌli-bə-ˈra-lə-tē 

plural liberalities

: the quality or state of being liberal

also : an instance of this

Synonyms

• generosity
• philanthropy

Examples of liberality in a Sentence

She treated his friends with remarkable liberality.

Some may disagree with the liberality of their views about parenting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash. —Gerard Helferich, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023

All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. —Phil Christman, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2023

Despite their relative openness, however, and as Mchangama readily concedes, neither the Greeks nor the Romans understood such liberality to be all-encompassing. —Graham Hillard, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022

But when her loyal steward (John Rothman) finally convinces her that all this liberality has left her broke, and her creditors’ minions come calling with bills, her world and her illusions collapse. —Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for liberality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

liberality

noun

lib·​er·​al·​i·​ty ˌlib-ə-ˈral-ət-ē 

plural liberalities

1

: the quality or state of being liberal

2

: a generous act