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

In addition to his prolific acting and comedy career, Williams also became known for his generosity with fans and friends alike. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

My read of it is that Helaena sees some kind of generosity by Mysaria. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Lowe was not charged with an error, through the generosity of the official scorer. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026

Thanks to the generosity of those who donate objects, or the indifference of others who inherit Cuban items from their parents, Sentir Cubano’s collection has grown. — Sarah Moreno august 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026