largesse — generous giving of money or gifts; liberality in bestowing gifts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: generous giving of money or gifts; liberality in bestowing gifts
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɑːrˈʒes/
Example Sentences
- The tech mogul's largesse included free Wi-Fi for the entire city and unlimited pizza for college students.
- The company's largesse during the holiday season boosted employee morale significantly.
- Thanks to her grandmother's largesse, she received not only inheritance but also a lifetime supply of homemade cookies.
largesse
NOUN[/lɑːrˈʒes/]
generous giving of money or gifts; liberality in bestowing gifts
a well-dressed elderly woman with a warm smile hands out envelopes filled with money to a line of families. Her assistant carries a large bag overflowing with gift boxes and cash bundles behind her. The families receive the gifts with grateful expressions, some hugging their children with relief. Several community volunteers organize more donations on tables while children play with new toys in the background. generous giving of money and gifts through liberality in bestowing presents
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'largesse,' derived from 'large' meaning 'wide' or 'broad.' The idea is that someone with a 'broad' or generous heart gives freely and abundantly.
Breakdown
large (wide/broad) + -esse (Old French noun suffix meaning 'quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The tech mogul's largesse included free Wi-Fi for the entire city and unlimited pizza for college students.”
“The company's largesse during the holiday season boosted employee morale significantly.”
“Thanks to her grandmother's largesse, she received not only inheritance but also a lifetime supply of homemade cookies.”
“The university's new library was built through the largesse of several alumni donors.”
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