largess — generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others; liberal giving
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others; liberal giving
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɑrˈdʒes/
Korean meaning: 관대함, 후한 베풂; (돈이나 선물을) 아낌없이 주는 것
Korean pronunciation: 라**지**스
Example Sentences
- The tech mogul's largess included free Wi-Fi for the entire city and a pizza party every Friday.
- Thanks to the foundation's largess, the museum can now afford both security guards AND working air conditioning.
- The university's new library was built through the largess of generous alumni.
largess
NOUN//lɑrˈdʒes//
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others; liberal giving
A businessman shows largess by giving cash and gifts to needy families
True noblesse shows largess with finesse!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'largesse', derived from the adjective 'large' meaning 'broad' or 'generous', which comes from Latin 'largus' meaning 'abundant' or 'plentiful'.
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📝Examples
“The tech mogul's largess included free Wi-Fi for the entire city and a pizza party every Friday.”
“Thanks to the foundation's largess, the museum can now afford both security guards AND working air conditioning.”
“The university's new library was built through the largess of generous alumni.”
“His largess knew no bounds—he even tipped the automated checkout machine.”
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