generosity

The word “generosity” has 5 syllables: gen-er-os-i-ty

It's pronounced as /ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsəti/

What is synonym and antonym for generosity?

In the thesaurus, “generosity” has 44 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for generosity along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for generosity

all heart
alms-giving
altruism
beneficence
benevolence
bigheartedness
bounteousness
bountifulness
bounty
charitableness
charity
dissipating
extravagance
free giving
generousness
gift
goodness
gratuity
heart
high-mindedness
hospitality
improvidence
kindliness
kindness
lagniappe
largess
largesse
lavishness
liberality
magnanimity
munificence
nobleness
openhandedness
openheartedness
philanthropy
prodigality
profusion
readiness
selflessness
spendthrift
squandering
tribute
unselfishness
wastefulness

Antonyms for generosity

cheapness
closeness
conservation
conserving
cutting back
economizing
economy
frugality
greed
husbanding
husbandry
malevolence
managing
meanness
miserliness
parsimony
penuriousness
pinching
providence
saving
scraping
scrimping
selfishness
skimping
stinginess
thrift
tightness
ungenerosity
unkindness

Meanings of generosity

noun
1. The trait of being willing to donate money, time or resources.
2. A generous act.
3. The trait of being abundant, more than adequate.
4. Good breeding; nobility of stock.

Example Sentences

Her generosity towards the homeless was truly inspiring.
They were moved by the generosity of the local community.
His generosity knew no bounds, always giving without expecting anything in return.
We thanked him for his generosity in sponsoring the event.
The foundation relies on the generosity of donors to continue its work.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to generosity, such as: all heart, alms-giving, altruism, beneficence, benevolence, bigheartedness, bounteousness.

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