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generosity

gen·er·os·i·ty
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jen-uh-ros-i-tee]
    • /ˌdʒɛn əˈrɒs ɪ ti/
    • /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-uh-ros-i-tee]
    • /ˌdʒɛn əˈrɒs ɪ ti/

Definitions of generosity word

  • noun plural generosity readiness or liberality in giving. 1
  • noun plural generosity freedom from meanness or smallness of mind or character. 1
  • noun plural generosity a generous act: We thanked him for his many generosities. 1
  • noun plural generosity largeness or fullness; amplitude. 1
  • noun generosity The quality of being kind and generous. 1
  • noun generosity readiness to give 1

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Origin of generosity

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English generosite < Latin generōsitās, equivalent to generōs(us) generous + -itās -ity

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Parts of speech for Generosity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

generosity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

generosity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for generosity

noun generosity

  • hospitality — the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.
  • kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
  • unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
  • goodness — the state or quality of being good.
  • bounteous — giving freely; generous

adjective generosity

  • aider — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
  • largess — generous bestowal of gifts.

Antonyms for generosity

noun generosity

  • selfishness — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
  • greed — excessive or rapacious desire, especially for wealth or possessions.
  • meanness — the state or quality of being mean.
  • malevolence — the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice; hatred.
  • unkindness — lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.

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