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Antonyms for generousness

Grammar : Noun
Spell : jen-er-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛn ər əs

Definition of generousness

Origin :
  • 1580s, "of noble birth," from Middle French généreux, from Latin generosus "of noble birth," figuratively "magnanimous, generous," from genus (genitive generis) "race, stock" (see genus). Secondary senses of "unselfish" (1690s) and "plentiful" (1610s) were present in French and in Latin. Related: Generously; generousness.
  • noun generosity
Example sentences :
  • Generousness of knights, high estimation of this quality, I. 153.
  • Extract from : « The History of Chivalry, Volume I (of 2) » by Charles Mills
  • There was a generousness about chivalry unknown to other warfare.
  • Extract from : « The History of Chivalry, Volume I (of 2) » by Charles Mills
  • Here chivalry appeared in all its generousness, elegance, and refinement.
  • Extract from : « The History of Chivalry, Volume II (of 2) » by Charles Mills
  • Skiff Miller shook his head, no longer belligerent, but kindly, quick to be generous in response to generousness.
  • Extract from : « Love of Life » by Jack London
  • In his generousness it never occurred to him that Glen had cultivated his acquaintance merely that he might borrow money from him.
  • Extract from : « Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days » by Howard R. Garis
  • Its generousness may be paralleled in Homeric times, and vice has never reigned entirely without control.
  • Extract from : « The History of Chivalry, Volume I (of 2) » by Charles Mills
  • He loved his friend indeed with unbounded warmth, and it was impossible to surpass him in generousness and liberality.
  • Extract from : « Damon and Delia » by William Godwin
  • It had been fuller, rounder, with a generousness of volume that had vindicated that singing throat.
  • Extract from : « The Little Lady of the Big House » by Jack London
  • Such was the humanity, generousness, enlightenment of the race of the conquerors of old Gaul!
  • Extract from : « The Poniard's Hilt » by Eugne Sue

Synonyms for generousness

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