generousness

gen·er·ous  (jnr-s)

adj.

1. Liberal in giving or sharing. See Synonyms at liberal.

2. Characterized by nobility and forbearance in thought or behavior; magnanimous.

3. Marked by abundance; ample: a generous slice of cake.

4. Having a rich bouquet and flavor: a generous wine.

5. Obsolete Of noble lineage.

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[French genereux, of noble birth, magnanimous, from Latin genersus, from genus, gener-, birth; see gen- in Indo-European roots.]

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gener·ous·ly adv.

gener·ous·ness n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

generousness - the trait of being willing to give your money or time generosity charitableness - generosity as manifested by practicing charity (as for the poor or unfortunate) bounteousness, bounty - generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely bigheartedness - the quality of being kind and generous liberality, liberalness - the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament unselfishness - the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others; "rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins" kindness - the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

Translations

generousness

n

= generosity

(of portion, supply) → Reichlichkeit f