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   gen·er·os·i·ty

   /ˌjenəˈräsədē/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being kind and generous: "I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbors" Similar liberalitylavishnessmagnanimitymagnanimousnessmunificenceopen-handednessfree-handednessbountyunselfishnessindulgenceprodigalityprincelinessliterary:bounteousnessrare:benignancyliberalnessmagnanimitykindnesskindlinessbenevolencebeneficencealtruismcharityphilanthropismnobilitynoblenessloftinesshigh-mindednessbig-heartednesshonorablenesshonorgoodnessunselfishnessself-sacrificelack of prejudicedisinterestOpposite meanness
   • ▪ 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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   Sep 23, 2015 · Generosity might retain its gleam if it's innate -- but does heroism count as heroism if we're predisposed to it? From Slate Magazine Servers rely on the generosity of strangers to make a living, so they need strangers to like them.

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 › 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 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)

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › generositygenerosity | 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.

9. 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.

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

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    GENEROSITY ý nghĩa, định nghĩa, GENEROSITY là gì: 1. the quality or condition of being generous: 2. the quality or condition of being generous: 3…. Tìm hiểu thêm.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › ingles-espanol › generosityGENEROSITY | traducir al español - Cambridge Dictionary

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    traducir GENEROSITY: generosidad, generosidad [feminine]. Más información en el diccionario inglés-español.