GENEROSITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GENEROSITY?

Need another word that means the same as “generosity”? Find 36 synonyms and 30 related words for “generosity” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Generosity” are: unselfishness, generousness, liberality, lavishness, magnanimity, magnanimousness, munificence, bounty, indulgence, prodigality, kindness, kindliness, benevolence, beneficence, altruism, charity, nobility, nobleness, loftiness, high-mindedness, honourableness, honour, goodness, self-sacrifice, lack of prejudice, disinterest, abundance, plentifulness, copiousness, amplitude, profuseness, richness, largeness, superabundance, infinity, opulence

Generosity as a Noun

Definitions of "Generosity" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “generosity” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The quality of being kind and generous.
• The trait of being willing to give your money or time.
• Acting generously.
• The quality or fact of being plentiful or large.

Synonyms of "Generosity" as a noun (36 Words)

abundance	The quantity or amount of something present in a particular area, volume, or sample. She was blessed with talent and charm in abundance.
altruism	Behaviour of an animal that benefits another at its own expense. Reciprocal altruism.
amplitude	Greatness of magnitude. The amplitude of alpha rhythms.
beneficence	Doing good; feeling beneficent.
benevolence	Disposition to do good.
bounty	The property of copious abundance. For millennia the people along the Nile have depended entirely on its bounty.
charity	Help or money given to those in need. The proceeds of the sale will go to charity.
copiousness	The property of a more than adequate quantity or supply.
disinterest	Lack of interest in something. He chided Dennis for his disinterest in anything that is not his own idea.
generousness	The trait of being willing to give your money or time.
goodness	That which is pleasing or valuable or useful. A belief in the basic goodness of mankind.
high-mindedness	Elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued.
honour	A course of degree studies more specialized than for an ordinary pass. Kyle had the honour at the last hole.
honourableness	The quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor.
indulgence	In the Roman Catholic Church a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. Too much indulgence spoils a child.
infinity	An infinite or very great number or amount. An infinity of combinations.
kindliness	The quality of being kind, warm-hearted, or gentle; kindness.
kindness	The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. He thanked them for their kindness and support.
lack of prejudice	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
largeness	The capacity to understand a broad range of topics. A man distinguished by the largeness and scope of his views.
lavishness	The quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive.
liberality	The trait of being generous in behavior and temperament. Noblemen were expected to live with a certain liberality and panache.
loftiness	Impressiveness in scale or proportion.
magnanimity	The fact or condition of being magnanimous; generosity. Both sides will have to show magnanimity.
magnanimousness	Magnanimity.
munificence	Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit. We must be thankful for his munificence.
nobility	The quality of being noble in character. A member of the English nobility.
nobleness	The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.
opulence	Great wealth or luxuriousness. Rooms of spectacular opulence.
plentifulness	A large number or amount or extent.
prodigality	The trait of spending extravagantly.
profuseness	The property of being extremely abundant.
richness	A strong deep vividness of hue. He praised the richness of the soil.
self-sacrifice	Acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity.
superabundance	A quantity that is more than what is appropriate.
unselfishness	Acting generously. Rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins.

Usage Examples of "Generosity" as a noun

• I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours.
• Diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions.

Associations of "Generosity" (30 Words)

altruism	Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others. Reciprocal altruism.
appreciated	Fully understood or grasped. Dangers not yet appreciated.
benefactor	A person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help. A low interest loan from a benefactor allowed them to build a floor for the exhibition hall.
beneficence	Doing good; feeling beneficent.
beneficent	Doing or producing good. A beneficent landowner.
benevolence	The quality of being well meaning; kindness.
benignity	Kindness or tolerance toward others. His air of benignity.
bountifulness	The property of copious abundance.
bounty	A sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal. They do not qualify for their bounty because they have spent insufficient time at summer camp.
compassion	Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. The victims should be treated with compassion.
friendliness	A friendly disposition. I was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the people here.
generous	Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. A generous benefactor to the University.
giver	A person who gives something. A giver of advice.
goodness	That which is pleasing or valuable or useful. A belief in the basic goodness of mankind.
goodwill	A disposition to kindness and compassion. The scheme is dependent on goodwill between the two sides.
humane	Marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering. Humane methods of killing.
kind	Each of the elements (bread and wine) of the Eucharist. A dry climate kind to asthmatics.
kindness	Tendency to be kind and forgiving. It would be a kindness on your part to invite her.
largess	A gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously.
largesse	Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit. The distribution of largesse to the local population.
liberality	The trait of being generous in behavior and temperament. Liberality towards bisexuality.
magnanimity	Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit. Both sides will have to show magnanimity.
mercy	The feeling that motivates compassion. Mercy missions to refugees caught up in the fighting.
munificence	The quality or action of being extremely generous. We must be thankful for his munificence.
philanthropy	The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. A philanthropy was incorporated to help oldsters obtain benefits like pension rights.
selflessness	The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others. A noble act of selflessness.
thank	Express gratitude or show appreciation to. You have only yourself to thank for the plight you are in.
thanks	An acknowledgment of appreciation. Many thanks.
unselfish	Disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others. Unselfish devotion.
unstinting	Very generous. Called for unstinting aid to Britain.