Word of the Day:

March 20, 2022

largesse

noun lahr-ZHESS

What it Means

Largesse refers to the act of generously giving money or to the money given. It can also mean "generosity."

// The families who lost their houses in the fire sincerely appreciated the largesse shown by the people from their community.

// The local business owner is a philanthropist known for his largesse.

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Largesse in Context

"Southwest Airlines provides complimentary no-strings-attached flight tickets to nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation providers. … There is a big focus on pediatric hospitals, meaning sick kids and their parents are often on the receiving end of Southwest's largesse." — Andrew Curran, Simple Flying, 2 Mar. 2022

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