noun
generosity
jen-uh-RAH-suh-tee/ˌdʒenəˈrɑːsəti/
Readiness to give more than is required.
Sharing homegrown vegetables with a neighbor is a simple act of generosity.
Etymology
The base joins noble birth with magnanimity. Generosity shifted from nobility of ancestry to nobility of conduct, especially the quality of giving freely.
In context
I got this from Diane how can I give this to somebody who's coming into the field and that generosity needs to be really you know multi-generational
More examples
- Thank you for your generosity in helping us cover the rent.
- His generosity with his time makes new employees feel welcome.
- The guests are touched by the generosity of their hosts.
Forms
generosity
generous adjective — Willing to give more than required.
Similar words
- charity
- Specifically involves giving help or resources to people in need.
- kindness
- Includes caring actions that do not involve giving anything.