largess
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
(deprecated template usage) [etyl] French largesse, (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old French largesce
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /lɑːˈʒɛs/, /lɑːˈdʒɛs/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /lɑɹˈdʒɛs/, /lɑɹˈʒɛs/
Audio (US): (file)
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.
Synonyms
- (generosity): benevolence, generosity, graciousness
- (the gifts or money): boon
Antonyms
- (generosity): niggardliness, tight fistedness
Translations
generosity in the giving of gifts or money
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the gifts or money given in such a way
benevolent demeanor
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