generosity
UK: ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti | US: ˌdʒenəˈrɑːsəti
n. the quality of being kind, understanding, and willing to give or share
n. a generous act or gift
The word traces back to Latin generosus, meaning "of noble birth" or "magnanimous." Over time, its focus shifted from aristocratic virtue to the modern sense of open-handedness. The suffix -osity (via Old French -osité) solidified its meaning as a measurable quality. The logic: nobility → noble behavior → willingness to give.
Her generosity toward the community earned her widespread respect.
The billionaire’s generosity funded hundreds of scholarships.
True generosity lies in giving without expecting anything in return.
We were touched by the generosity of strangers during the crisis.
His generosity of spirit made him beloved by all who knew him.