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Definition of generosity in English: generositynoun dʒɛnəˈrɒsətiˌdʒɛnəˈrɑsədi mass noun1The quality of being kind and generous. 慷慨，大方 I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours 朋友和邻居们的慷慨让我无比感动。 Example sentencesExamples - Thanks to the kind generosity of the unnamed man, there was sufficient food for all.
- The generosity of the sponsors covered the expenses including the cost of the flowers.
- We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our sponsors and we thank them most profusely.
- Also, I am truly touched by the generosity of the general public.
- We want to make sure that nobody can take advantage of our charity or our generosity.
- Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, overheads were kept to a minimum.
- In dealing with his fallen enemies, he displayed unprecedented generosity.
- Due to the wonderful generosity of the parishioners, the Church has been modernised using beautiful and innovative designs.
- They were also humbled by the generosity shown by the relatives of the victims they met.
- Our readers have so often displayed unfailing generosity: this time, you surpassed yourself in the most amazing style.
- They made many friends and were struck by the kindness, generosity and optimism of the local people.
- Enjoyed by audience and participants alike, the concert showed the generosity of spirit that community music-making engenders.
- Your generosity is greatly appreciated to help our web site grow!
- The couple say they have been left speechless by the kindness and generosity of friends and neighbours.
- There isn't even a moment's coda acknowledging the generosity of his act.
- We were truly astounded by your overwhelming generosity.
- Her kindness and generosity go way beyond what is expected of any human being.
- "I was overwhelmed by the generosity of the local people, " she added.
- The generosity of friends and supporters kept them going during the bleakest periods.
- Now, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we're almost there.
Synonyms liberality, lavishness, magnanimity, magnanimousness, munificence, open-handedness, free-handedness, bounty, unselfishness, indulgence, prodigality, princeliness literary bounteousness rare benignancy, liberalness magnanimity, kindness, kindliness, benevolence, beneficence, altruism, charity, philanthropism, nobility, nobleness, loftiness, high-mindedness, big-heartedness, honourableness, honour, goodness, unselfishness, self-sacrifice, lack of prejudice, disinterest 2The quality or fact of being plentiful or large. 丰富；大量 diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions 食客们对菜量之丰盛是肯定无话可说的。 Example sentencesExamples - The generosity was in keeping with the large portion sizes in general.
Synonyms abundance, plentifulness, copiousness, amplitude, profuseness, richness, lavishness, liberality, munificence, largeness, superabundance, infinity, inexhaustibility, opulence literary bounteousness, plenteousness
OriginLate Middle English (denoting nobility of birth): from Latin generositas, from generosus 'magnanimous' (see generous). Current senses date from the 17th century. Rhymesanfractuosity, animosity, atrocity, bellicosity, curiosity, fabulosity, ferocity, grandiosity, impecuniosity, impetuosity, jocosity, luminosity, monstrosity, nebulosity, pomposity, ponderosity, porosity, preciosity, precocity, reciprocity, religiosity, scrupulosity, sinuosity, sumptuosity, velocity, verbosity, virtuosity, viscosity Definition of generosity in US English: generositynounˌdʒɛnəˈrɑsədiˌjenəˈräsədē 1The quality of being kind and generous. 慷慨，大方 I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbors 朋友和邻居们的慷慨让我无比感动。 Example sentencesExamples - They made many friends and were struck by the kindness, generosity and optimism of the local people.
- Enjoyed by audience and participants alike, the concert showed the generosity of spirit that community music-making engenders.
- In dealing with his fallen enemies, he displayed unprecedented generosity.
- Now, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we're almost there.
- Due to the wonderful generosity of the parishioners, the Church has been modernised using beautiful and innovative designs.
- The couple say they have been left speechless by the kindness and generosity of friends and neighbours.
- We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our sponsors and we thank them most profusely.
- "I was overwhelmed by the generosity of the local people, " she added.
- Your generosity is greatly appreciated to help our web site grow!
- Her kindness and generosity go way beyond what is expected of any human being.
- Also, I am truly touched by the generosity of the general public.
- The generosity of friends and supporters kept them going during the bleakest periods.
- We want to make sure that nobody can take advantage of our charity or our generosity.
- Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, overheads were kept to a minimum.
- Our readers have so often displayed unfailing generosity: this time, you surpassed yourself in the most amazing style.
- They were also humbled by the generosity shown by the relatives of the victims they met.
- There isn't even a moment's coda acknowledging the generosity of his act.
- Thanks to the kind generosity of the unnamed man, there was sufficient food for all.
- The generosity of the sponsors covered the expenses including the cost of the flowers.
- We were truly astounded by your overwhelming generosity.
Synonyms liberality, lavishness, magnanimity, magnanimousness, munificence, open-handedness, free-handedness, bounty, unselfishness, indulgence, prodigality, princeliness magnanimity, kindness, kindliness, benevolence, beneficence, altruism, charity, philanthropism, nobility, nobleness, loftiness, high-mindedness, big-heartedness, honourableness, honour, goodness, unselfishness, self-sacrifice, lack of prejudice, disinterest - 1.1 The quality or fact of being plentiful or large.
丰富；大量 diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions 食客们对菜量之丰盛是肯定无话可说的。 Example sentencesExamples - The generosity was in keeping with the large portion sizes in general.
Synonyms abundance, plentifulness, copiousness, amplitude, profuseness, richness, lavishness, liberality, munificence, largeness, superabundance, infinity, inexhaustibility, opulence
OriginLate Middle English (denoting nobility of birth): from Latin generositas, from generosus ‘magnanimous’ (see generous). Current senses date from the 17th century. |