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

Those closest to Bonnie will remember her warmth, humour, generosity and extraordinary ability to bring people together. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

New Yorkers put their generosity and sense of community on display, helping fuel a long and difficult climb not just to rebuild, but to reckon with what had happened. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

It has been accumulated over generations through millions of acts of service and generosity. — Brian Peckrill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

My father, the original entrepreneur in our family, taught me about hard work, generosity, communication, resourcefulness, and the importance of relationships. — Eric Becker, Fortune, 10 Sep. 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