generousness

/ˈdʒɛnərəsnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being willing to give more than is expected, especially money, time, or help.
    • Her generousness was well known in the community because she often donated to local charities.
    • The teacher appreciated the student's generousness in sharing his lunch with a classmate who forgot his.
    • Their generousness during the holiday season helped many families have a warm meal.
  2. The quality of being kind and understanding toward others, especially when judging their actions.
    • He showed generousness by forgiving his friend for the mistake instead of getting angry.
    • The judge's generousness in the courtroom made everyone feel fairly treated.
    • Her generousness of spirit allowed her to see the good in people even when they disappointed her.
  3. The quality of being large or plentiful in amount or size.
    • We were surprised by the generousness of the scholarship, which covered all tuition and books.
    • The generousness of the rainfall this spring has made the garden bloom beautifully.
    • The generousness of the portions at the restaurant meant nobody left hungry.
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