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

His generosity reflected an approach to community that extended beyond his business. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

And a garden growing generosity as much as unusual vegetables in a quiet corner of the fairgrounds. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026

But Parton leaves a legacy that soars above all all the songs and movies, all the delightful banter with talk-show hosts and all the beneficiaries of her boundless generosity. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Every living president shared words of praise for Parton’s generosity and role in American culture. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026