generosity

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English generosite, from Latin generōsitās. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɒs.ɪ.ti/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/, [ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ɾi] Hyphenation: ge‧ne‧ros‧i‧ty Rhymes: -ɒsɪti === Noun === generosity (countable and uncountable, plural generosities) (uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time. Synonyms: largesse, liberality Antonym: stinginess (countable) A generous act. Synonym: beau geste (uncountable) The trait of being abundant, more than adequate. (archaic, uncountable) Good breeding; nobility of stock. Synonym: nobility ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====