generosity
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generosity (countable and uncountable; plural generosities)
- (uncountable) the trait of being willing to donate money and/or time
- 1963: Erik H. Erikson, Childhood and Society
- We have mentioned generosity as an outstanding virtue required in Sioux life.
- 1963: Erik H. Erikson, Childhood and Society
- (uncountable) acting generously
- (uncountable) the trait of being more than adequate
- (literally) (uncountable) good breeding; nobility of stock
- (countable) a generous act
- 1873: Reverend M. C. Tyler, Proceedings at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Sage College of the Cornell University
- May the generosities of the founders of these halls, be rewarded by the fair and holy characters which shall be here formed....
- 1873: Reverend M. C. Tyler, Proceedings at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Sage College of the Cornell University
[edit] Synonyms
- liberality
- (good breeding, noble stock) nobility
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[edit] Translations
the trait of being willing to give your money and/or time
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acting generously
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the trait of being more than adequate
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good breeding; nobility of stock
a generous act
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