generosity

/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɒs.ɪ.ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: generosities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.

Noun

Examples

We have mentioned generosity as an outstanding virtue required in Sioux life.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A desire to give or share without expecting payment; charity; an eager willingness to demonstrate openness and empathy or to provide a charitable outlook on something; a desire to share either emotionally or in resources, time, etc.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “generosity” mean?

The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.

Is “generosity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.