largess
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[edit] English
[edit] Alternative forms
[edit] Etymology
French largesse, Old French largesce
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
largess (usually uncountable; plural largesses)
- (uncountable) Generosity in the giving of gifts or money.
- The gifts or money given in such a way.
- A benevolent demeanor.
[edit] Synonyms
- (generosity): benevolence, generosity, graciousness
- (the gifts or money): boon
[edit] Antonyms
- (generosity): niggardliness, tight fistedness
[edit] Translations
generosity in the giving of gifts or money
the gifts or money given in such a way
