Generosity: meaning, definitions and examples

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generosity

 

[ หŒdส’ษ›nษ™หˆrษ’sษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น generosidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GroรŸzรผgigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kedermawanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะตะดั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hojnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ›ๅคงใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉnรฉrositรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ generosidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cรถmertlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋Œ€ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›drost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtedrosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ทๆ…จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ radodarnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gjafmildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะผะฐั€ั‚ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™xavษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,280 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.