Generosity: meaning, definitions and examples
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generosity
[ หdสษnษหrษsษชti ]
showing kindness
The quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give freely.
Synonyms
benevolence, kindness, magnanimity
Examples of usage
- She was known for her generosity towards the less fortunate.
- His generosity knew no bounds when it came to helping others.
giving money or resources
The act of giving money, help, or support to those in need.
Synonyms
charity, liberality, philanthropy
Examples of usage
- Her generosity in donating to charity made a significant impact.
- The company's generosity towards its employees was evident in the benefits provided.
Translations
Translations of the word "generosity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น generosidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคพเคฐเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Groรzรผgigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kedermawanan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะดััััั
๐ต๐ฑ hojnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฏๅคงใ
๐ซ๐ท gรฉnรฉrositรฉ
๐ช๐ธ generosidad
๐น๐ท cรถmertlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด๋ํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกtฤdrost
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกtedrosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ทๆ จ
๐ธ๐ฎ radodarnost
๐ฎ๐ธ gjafmildi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพะผะฐััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษxavษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ generosidad
Etymology
The word 'generosity' originated from the Latin word 'generositas', meaning nobility or excellence. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the quality of being kind and giving. Generosity is a virtue that has been valued across cultures and societies as a symbol of altruism and compassion.
See also: generously.