Synonyms of generosity

generosity

noun

ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē 

as in philanthropy

the quality or state of being generous

a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby

Synonyms & Similar Words

• philanthropy
• kindness
• liberality
• munificence
• unselfishness
• gift
• bounty
• largesse
• bountifulness
• generousness
• selflessness
• openheartedness
• beneficence
• openhandedness
• tribute
• charity
• kindliness
• bigheartedness
• extravagance
• lavishness
• wastefulness
• prodigality
• gratuity
• improvidence
• spendthrift
• squandering
• lagniappe
• dissipating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfishness
• meanness
• cheapness
• stinginess
• economy
• miserliness
• parsimony
• closeness
• frugality
• tightness
• thrift
• providence
• conservation
• pinching
• saving
• husbandry
• conserving
• economizing
• penuriousness
• ungenerosity
• managing
• skimping
• scrimping
• husbanding
• scraping
• cutting back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of generosity

Their impressiveness came from their straightforwardness, their precision and generosity of flavor, without needless curlicues or misguided deconstruction. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Both family and colleagues spoke about her generosity, her friendship with every major designer on both sides of the Atlantic, her love of food, cats and fast cars, and a wicked sense of humor and strong tennis game. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Leo July 23 – August 22 A sudden request could test how quickly your generosity turns into obligation. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

Cancer June 21 – July 22 A question about money could reveal something deeper about generosity. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026