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

An 86-year-old Vietnamese restaurant owner whose generosity touched millions online has recieved a life-changing gift of her own, after a viral fundraiser helped secure her a new home. —ABC News, 4 June 2026

Their generosity has resulted in preserving 235 acres of alpine terrain located along the slopes of Mount Champion in the San Isabel National Forest. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 3 June 2026

Her kindness, generosity, and infectious spirit touched every single one of us. —Harry Harris, Mercury News, 2 June 2026

Nearly one-third of California rentals offer discounts, though landlord generosity – or desperation, depending on one’s view – is higher elsewhere in the nation. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 1 June 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