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

What makes La Paulée special is the tradition of collectors bringing their own rare bottles to share with winemakers and fellow guests, creating a communal atmosphere of generosity and appreciation. —Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

San Jose named a street, Woz Way, after him for that generosity and one of the street signs was auctioned for $2,350 at the event. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026

Thanks to the generosity of Miami Herald and el Nuevo readers, Wish Book donations for 2025 reached $276,949, surpassing the $273,564 raised in 2024. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026

Thank you for your vision, your generosity, and for sharing your extraordinary haute couture with the world. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Jan. 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