Generosity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē/ gen·er·os·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Generosity

Generosity (noun)

  1. the quality or fact of being generous
  2. a generous act
  3. abundance

Generosity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being generous

    "a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby"

    similar: bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence, openhandedness, openheartedness, philanthropy, unselfishness
    related: beneficence, charity, kindliness, selflessness, kindness, gift, gratuity, lagniappe, tribute, extravagance, improvidence, lavishness, prodigality, wastefulness, spendthrift, dissipating, squandering
    opposite: cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching, selfishness, stinginess, tightness, ungenerosity
    near: conserving, economizing, economy, frugality, husbandry, providence, scrimping, skimping, thrift, conservation, saving, husbanding, managing, scraping, cutting back

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Generosity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Generosity:

bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence, openhandedness, openheartedness, philanthropy, unselfishness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Generosity

Words with the opposite meaning of Generosity:

cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching, selfishness, stinginess, tightness, ungenerosity

Related Words for Generosity

beneficence, charity, kindliness, selflessness, kindness, gift, gratuity, lagniappe, tribute, extravagance, improvidence, lavishness, prodigality, wastefulness, spendthrift, dissipating, squandering

Near Antonyms of Generosity

conserving, economizing, economy, frugality, husbandry, providence, scrimping, skimping, thrift, conservation, saving, husbanding, managing, scraping, cutting back

Word Forms of Generosity

Inflections: generosities

Origin & Etymology of Generosity

First known use: 1566

Frequently Asked Questions about Generosity

What does "Generosity" mean?

"Generosity" means the quality or fact of being generous. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or fact of being generous.

What is another word for "Generosity"?

Other words for "Generosity" include bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence and openhandedness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Generosity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Generosity"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Generosity". Common alternatives include bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence, openhandedness, openheartedness and philanthropy.

What is the opposite of "Generosity"?

Antonyms of "Generosity" include cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching and selfishness. Near antonyms include conserving, economizing, economy and frugality.

How do you use "Generosity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Generosity" in a sentence: "a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby".

Is "Generosity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Generosity" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Generosity"?

"Generosity" is pronounced /ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē/ and divided into syllables as gen·er·os·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Generosity"?

First known use: 1566.