Generosity
ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsɪti
Definitions
The quality of being kind, understanding, and ready to give.
ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsɪti
The quality of being kind, understanding, and ready to give to others.
The community was overwhelmed by the generosity of the volunteers.
💡 Simply: Generosity means being super giving and sharing. Like, if you give your best friend your favorite toy, that's showing generosity!
👶 For kids: Being generous is like sharing your toys or helping other people.
More Examples
Her generosity towards the homeless impressed the entire town.
The organization depends on the generosity of its donors to continue its work.
How It's Used
"The charity thanked its donors for their generosity."
"The author lauded the character's generosity towards those in need."
"Her generosity in sharing her resources was appreciated by all."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
a generous heart
A person with a kind and giving nature.
"She has a generous heart, always helping those in need."
generous to a fault
Excessively generous to the point of being detrimental or careless.
"He was generous to a fault, giving away all his money and ending up in debt."
From Latin *generōsus* ('of noble birth, generous'), from *genus* ('race, stock, kind'). The word reflects the idea of someone who is noble or of good stock, and thus, naturally inclined to be generous.
Generosity has been a valued trait throughout history, often associated with nobility and philanthropy. It appears in religious texts and classical literature as a virtue.
Memory tip
Think of "gene-rosity" – as in, kind people have good genes or are naturally predisposed to giving.
Word Origin
"of noble birth, generous"