Liberality — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌli-bə-ˈra-lə-tē/ lib·er·al·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Liberality

Liberality (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being liberal; also, an instance of this

Liberality (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being generous

    "already known for his liberality, the billionaire continued to give away record amounts of money"

    similar: bigheartedness, bountifulness, bounty, generosity, generousness, largesse, 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 Liberality

The most common words with a similar meaning to Liberality:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Liberality

Words with the opposite meaning of Liberality:

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

Related Words for Liberality

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

Near Antonyms of Liberality

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

Word Forms of Liberality

Inflections: liberalities

Origin & Etymology of Liberality

Middle English liberalite, liberalte, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French liberalité, borrowed from Latin līberālitāt-, līberālitās, from līberālis "of a free man, magnanimous, generous" + -itāt-, -itās -ity liberal:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberality

What does "Liberality" mean?

"Liberality" means the quality or state of being liberal; also, an instance of this. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being liberal; also, an instance of this.

What is another word for "Liberality"?

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

What are different ways to say "Liberality"?

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

What is the opposite of "Liberality"?

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

How do you use "Liberality" in a sentence?

Examples of "Liberality" in a sentence: "already known for his liberality, the billionaire continued to give away record amounts of money".

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

"Liberality" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Liberality"?

"Liberality" is pronounced /ˌli-bə-ˈra-lə-tē/ and divided into syllables as lib·er·al·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Liberality"?

"Liberality" comes from Middle English liberalite, liberalte, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French liberalité, borrowed from Latin līberālitāt-, līberālitās, from līberālis "of a free man, magnanimous, generous" + -itāt-, -itās -ity liberal:1. First known use: 14th century.