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
• largess
• munificence
• unselfishness
• gift
• bounty
• bountifulness
• largesse
• generousness
• selflessness
• openheartedness
• beneficence
• openhandedness
• charity
• kindliness
• bigheartedness
• tribute
• extravagance
• lavishness
• wastefulness
• improvidence
• prodigality
• gratuity
• 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

Examples of generosity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The novel, which follows a young woman working for an octogenarian billionaire, raises questions about generosity, greed, privilege and race Comments In May, author Rumaan Alam launched his new book at the tony auction house and showroom Christie's New York. —Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024

The Digest In another act of generosity, The New York Times chief art critic Holland Cotter is donating the $50,000 he was recently awarded for the 2024 Rabkin Prize. —The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2024

Small acts of generosity set the foundation for a strong connection. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

The debate over the definition of generosity notwithstanding, one thing is clear: nonprofits increasingly depend on a limited number of rich benefactors. —Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 17 Sep. 2024