Largesse
/lɑːrˈʒes/
Definitions
The generous bestowal of gifts or money; liberality in giving.
/lɑːrˈʒes/
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
The wealthy philanthropist was known for his incredible largesse, funding numerous art projects.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite celebrity giving away tons of free stuff to fans – concerts, free meet and greets, or even a fancy car! When someone is generous with their gifts and is very giving, that's largesse. It's like, 'Wow, what a generous gift! That's some serious largesse! '
👶 For kids: Being super generous and giving presents or money to people.
More Examples
Her largesse towards her employees was evident in the generous bonuses she offered.
The city's largesse in providing resources helped the community thrive.
How It's Used
"The company's largesse supported numerous charitable organizations."
"The king's largesse was legendary, granting favors and wealth to his loyal subjects."
Idioms & expressions
bestow largesse
To give gifts or money generously.
"The benefactor was known to bestow his largesse upon deserving causes."
From Old French *largesse*, from Latin *largus* ('abundant, plentiful'). It entered the English language in the late 14th century.
The term was commonly used in medieval literature to describe acts of generosity and patronage.
Memory tip
Think of a large chest filled with 'esse' - gifts to be given. Largesse: generously giving!