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
💡 Concept
the quality of being kind and giving to others
🎵 Rhyme
True generosity turns prosperity into gifts for posterity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌdʒenəˈrɑsəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/
🌳Etymology
Rootgener
Suffix--ous + -ity
🎵Rhyme
prosperityposterityausterity
prosperity
posterity
austerity
🔗Collocations
show generosity
act of generosity
overwhelming generosity
generosity of spirit
genuine generosity
repay someone's generosity
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The billionaire's generosity was so extreme that he gave away his entire fortune except for one dollar.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
kindnesscharitybenevolenceliberalitymagnanimity
Antonyms
stinginessselfishnessgreed
Related
generousdonatephilanthropyaltruismcompassion
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