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   generosity

   /ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being kind and generous: "I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours" Similar liberalitylavishnessmagnanimitymagnanimousnessmunificenceopen-handednessfree-handednessbountyunselfishnessindulgenceprodigalityprincelinessliterary:bounteousnessrare:benignancyliberalnessmagnanimitykindnesskindlinessbenevolencebeneficencealtruismcharityphilanthropismnobilitynoblenessloftinesshigh-mindednessbig-heartednesshonourablenesshonourgoodnessunselfishnessself-sacrificelack of prejudicedisinterestOpposite meanness
   • 2. the quality or fact of being plentiful or large: "diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions" Similar abundanceplentifulnesscopiousnessamplitudeprofusenessrichnesslavishnessliberalitymunificencelargenesssuperabundanceinfinityinexhaustibilityopulenceliterary:bounteousnessplenteousness

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting nobility of birth): from Latin generositas, from generosus ‘magnanimous’ (see generous). Current senses date from the 17th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENEROSITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GENEROSITY definition: 1. the quality or condition of being generous: 2. the quality or condition of being generous: 3…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENEROSITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Without the donor generosity, actually getting these things out to those who need them the most, it just wouldn't happen, there's no market mechanism. From Bloomberg It's generosity through groups like that, individuals and residents that contribute.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENEROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GENEROUS definition: 1. willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected: 2…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENEROUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GENEROUS meaning: 1. willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected: 2…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarygenerosity | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   generosity. noun [ U ] uk. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / ˌdʒen ə ˈrɒsəti / us. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. B2. the quality of being generous: I really appreciate all of your help and generosity.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of generosity – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   generosity. noun [ U ] uk / ˌdʒen ə ˈrɒsəti / us. Add to word list. B2. the quality of being generous: I really appreciate all of your help and generosity. (Definition of generosity from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › generosityGENEROSITY - 13 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   These are words and phrases related to generosity. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of generosity.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › vi › dictionaryGENEROSITY | Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh Cambridge

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   Insufficient generosity and uninformed views amongst the public were hindering social democracy as much as inadequate levels of economic growth or mistaken policies.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › ja › dictionaryGENEROSITY | 意味, Cambridge 英語辞書での定義

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    Insufficient generosity and uninformed views amongst the public were hindering social democracy as much as inadequate levels of economic growth or mistaken policies.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENEROUSLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    generously adverb (CHARACTER) Add to word list. B2. in a way that shows a willingness to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected: give generously Please give generously to charity. She behaved very generously towards us, and wouldn't allow us to pay for anything.