generosity
pronunciation
How to pronounce generosity in British English:
UK [ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti]
How to pronounce generosity in American English:
US [ˌdʒenəˈrɑsəti]
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- Noun:
- the trait of being willing to give your money or time
- acting generously
Word Origin
- generosity (n.)
- early 15c., "nobility, goodness of race," from Latin generositatem (nominative generositas) "nobility, excellence, magnanimity," from generosus "of noble birth; magnanimous" (see generous). Meaning "munificence, quality of being generous" is recorded from 1670s.
Example
- 1. The bible is full of promises about generosity .
- 2. Then , each act of generosity made it harder for others to refuse .
- 3. Generosity is also a requirement of a candidate , even if it doesn 't affect most voters directly .
- 4. In contrast , if our existence is acknowledged , we show remarkable patience and generosity .
- 5. It was a global smothering of generosity .