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

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How to pronounce generosity?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say generosity in sign language?

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. Jimmy Carter:

   There are attributes of a superpower that go beyond military strength, our nation should be known as a champion of peace. Our nation should be known as a champion of equality. Our nation should be known as a champion of human rights. We should also be admired for our generosity to other people in need and other moral values.

2. The Brown people:

   Our immigrant visitors have left the island. They have expressed enormous gratitude for the outpouring of support and generosity shown by the island community, which was heartfelt and overflowing.

3. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Give thanks to the earth for the hospitality and generosity. Show gratitude for life, light and every little beauty.

4. Felix Turner:

   We would like to join our customers in thanking Mr. Perry for his kindness and generosity during this unprecedented pandemic, it was truly a pleasure to see our customers fill with joy and gratitude as the news spread throughout 44 stores across metro Atlanta.

5. Lara Aknin:

   Generosity helps knit our social lives together... and function as a larger collective, gift-giving, and helping others more broadly, helps us navigate and smooth our social world.

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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
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=generosity