generosity
/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/ noun B2- The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.
- A desire to give or share without expecting payment; charity; an eager willingness to demonstrate openness and empathy or to provide a charitable outlook on something; a desire to share either emotionally or in resources, time, etc.
- A generous act.
- The trait of being abundant, more than adequate. · He ate everything, despite the generosity of the portions.
Plural generosities
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“But,” he said, “the count’s generosity is too overwhelming; Valentine will be satisfied with my humble fortune.
The good impression which had been produced by his generosity and by his democratic manners was increased by a reputation gained for utter indifference to danger.
With the rapid instinct of selfishness, Caderousse readily perceived the solidity of this mode of reasoning; he gazed, doubtfully, wistfully, on Danglars, and then caution supplanted generosity.
Though Sir Charles had resided at Baskerville Hall for a comparatively short period his amiability of character and extreme generosity had won the affection and respect of all who had been brought into contact with him.
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