generosity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

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

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

2. 2
   noun

   A generous act.

   May the generosities of the founders of these halls, be rewarded by the fair and holy characters which shall be here formed[…].

3. 3
   noun

   acting generously

4. 4
   noun

   the trait of being willing to give your money or time

5. 5
   noun

   The trait of being abundant, more than adequate.

6. 6
   noun

   Good breeding; nobility of stock.

Etymology

From Middle English generosite, from Latin generōsitās.