Antonyms for generosity
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : jen-uh-ros-i-tee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌdʒɛn əˈrɒs ɪ ti |
Definition of generosity
Origin :- early 15c., "nobility, goodness of race," from Latin generositatem (nominative generositas) "nobility, excellence, magnanimity," from generosus (see generous). Meaning "munificence" is recorded from 1670s.
- noun spirit of giving
- In the midst of this generosity, the services of Geta and Milza were not forgotten.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- And do they not make use of your own generosity to oppress you?
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Such was the reply of courage and generosity in this danger.
- Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
- Then, he bethought himself of a subtle form of rebuke by emphasizing his generosity.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Trust and generosity, Shakespeare would like to tell us, were his supremest faults.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- Generosity to those in distress was at all times characteristic of him.
- Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
- I left this miserable but in admiration of the generosity of its inhabitants.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Miss Howe rallies her on the effects this intelligence must have upon her generosity.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Applauds Clarissa for the generosity of her spirit, and the greatness of her mind.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- They have not the generosity to treat you the better for disclaiming the power they know you have.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
Synonyms for generosity
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