generosity — the quality of being kind and giving to others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being kind and giving to others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒenəˈrɑsəti/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's generosity was so extreme that he gave away his entire fortune except for one dollar.
- Her generosity towards stray cats resulted in 47 cats living in her studio apartment.
- We should teach children the importance of generosity from an early age.
generosity
NOUN[/ˌdʒenəˈrɑsəti/]
the quality of being kind and giving to others
the quality of being kind and giving to others
True generosity turns prosperity into gifts for posterity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'genus' (family, tribe, birth), the word originally denoted 'noble birth' and evolved to mean 'noble disposition' or 'magnanimity'. The semantic shift reflects the historical association of aristocratic lineage with liberality and open-handedness.
Breakdown
genus (birth, family, tribe) + -ous (adjective-forming suffix) + -ity (noun-forming suffix), yielding 'the quality of possessing noble character'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The billionaire's generosity was so extreme that he gave away his entire fortune except for one dollar.”
“Her generosity towards stray cats resulted in 47 cats living in her studio apartment.”
“We should teach children the importance of generosity from an early age.”
“The community was touched by the family's generosity during the crisis.”
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