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

Some respondents urged generosity regardless of the service model. —Ryan Brennan march 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026

Some respondents framed it as a moral question, arguing generosity should be the default regardless of service level. —Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026

Friends and family remember Tanya Cypert, a longtime North Texas resident, as someone whose warmth and generosity touched countless people, often far beyond her own family. —Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026

And his generosity continued with the Soul Food Sessions series which was aimed at promoting Black chefs and raising money to provide aspiring chefs of color with scholarships to attend culinary school. —Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 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