self-giving

1 of 2

noun

self-giv·​ing ˌself-ˈgi-viŋ 

: self-sacrifice

encouraged self-giving in their community

self-giving

2 of 2

adjective

: self-sacrificing

… one of the most self-giving, compassionate persons I know …

—Ned Walsh

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1850, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1668, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-giving

• almsgiving
• caregiving
• forgiving
• misgiving
• nonliving
• reliving
• thanksgiving
• giving
• living
• sieving
• unforgiving