Definitions for generosity
ˌdʒɛn əˈrɒs ɪ tigen·eros·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. generosity, generousnessnoun

   the trait of being willing to give your money or time

2. generosity, unselfishnessnoun

   acting generously

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 4 votes

1. generositynoun

   the trait of being willing to donate money and/or time

2. generositynoun

   acting generously

3. generositynoun

   the trait of being more than adequate

4. generositynoun

   good breeding; nobility of stock

5. generositynoun

   a generous act

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Generositynoun

   The quality of being generous; magnanimity; liberality.

   Etymology: generosité, French; generositas, Latin.

   Can he be better principled in the grounds of true virtue and generosity than his young tutor is? John Locke, on Education.

   It would not have been your generosity, to have passed by such a fault as this. John Locke.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Generosity

   Generosity (also called largess) is the virtue of being liberal in giving, often as gifts. Generosity is regarded as a virtue by various world religions and philosophies, and is often celebrated in cultural and religious ceremonies. Scientific investigation into generosity has examined the effect of a number of scenarios and games on individuals' generosity, and potential links with neurochemicals such as oxytocin, and relationship with similar feelings, such as that of empathy.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. generosity

   Generosity is the act of being kind and liberal in giving, often going beyond what is required or expected. It includes freely sharing one's time, talents, possessions, and means with others with no expectation of receiving something in return. Generosity can also refer to a person’s willingness to forgive, show compassion, and be tolerant towards others. It is one of the fundamental values that helps build harmonious and altruistic societies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Generositynoun

   noble birth

2. Generositynoun

   the quality of being noble; noble-mindedness

3. Generositynoun

   liberality in giving; munificence

WikidataRate this definition:3.3 / 16 votes

1. Generosity

   Generosity is the habit of giving without expecting anything in return. It can involve offering time, assets or talents to aid someone in need. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable trait. In times of natural disaster, relief efforts are frequently provided, voluntarily, by individuals or groups acting unilaterally in making gifts of time, resources, goods, money, etc. Generosity is a guiding principle for many registered charities, foundations and non-profit organizations. Generosity can also be spending time, money, or labor, for others, without being rewarded in return. Although the term generosity often goes hand-in-hand with charity, many people in the public's eye want recognition for their good deeds. Donations are needed to support organizations and committees, however, generosity should not be limited to times of great need such as natural disasters and extreme situations. Generosity is not solely based on one's economic status, but instead, includes the individual's pure intentions of looking out for society's common good and giving from the heart. Generosity should reflect the individual's passion to help others. In Buddhism, generosity is one of the Ten Perfections and is the antidote to the self-chosen poison called greed.

Matched Categories

1. • Kindness
   • Sharing

How to pronounce generosity?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of generosity in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of generosity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of generosity in a Sentence

1. Kent Frogley:

   We are grateful for their generosity and the emerging relationship.

2. Xochitl Hinojosa:

   Hillary Clinton has real concerns about these reports, especially as families are coming together during this holiday season, she believes it is critical that everyone has a full and fair hearing, and that our country provides refuge to those that need it. And we should be guided by a spirit of humanity and generosity as we approach these issues.

3. Josephine Hart, "Sin":

   We are here to add to the sum of human goodness. To prove the thing exists. And however futile each individual act of courage or generosity, self-sacrifice or grace-it still proves the thing exists. Each act adds to the fund. It needs replenishment. Not only because evil flourishes, and is, most indefensibly, defended. But because goodness is no longer a respectable aim in life. The hound of hell, envy, has driven it from the house.

4. Vince Gilligan:

   Over the course of fifteen years, two TV shows and one movie, Albuquerque has been wonderful to us. I wanted to return the favor and give something back, these larger-than-life bronzes of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman exist thanks to the generosity of Sony Pictures Television and the artistry of sculptor Trevor Grove, and I love Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. It makes me happy to picture Walter White and Jesse Pinkman gracing The Duke City for decades to come, attracting busloads of tourists.

5. Eddie Redmayne:

   The generosity of these women in sharing their souls and their stories was totally overwhelming.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=generosity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Generosity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=generosity
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generosity
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=generosity