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

Consistent, transparent communication helps donors see the real impact of their generosity and builds the trust that inspires long-term support. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Countless Americans will depend on programs funded by the generosity of their fellow citizens at some point in their lives. — Jd Vance, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

The lag in benefits forced millions of families to make do with small collections from food banks or the generosity of restaurants. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

But Jackson also acknowledged Flutter mishandled its own customer proposition, particularly pulling back on promotions and generosity. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026