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

Snider navigates the complex intersections of addiction with class, sexuality, masculinity, and family bonds with skilled generosity in this powerful fourth collection. —Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025

However, Rain’s act of generosity wasn’t random. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025

Jamaica is issuing an urgent alert against Hurricane Melissa websites attempting to exploit people’s generosity in the wake of the catastrophic storm that has caused dozens of death across the region. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025

Their generosity starts with family, as people are most likely to give to siblings (81%), their spouse (79%), their own children (76%) and their parents (75%). —Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025

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