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generosity

/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/ nom B2

En français : générosité, bonté

  1. The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time. (uncountable)
  2. 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. (uncountable)
  3. A generous act. (countable)
  4. The trait of being abundant, more than adequate. (uncountable) · He ate everything, despite the generosity of the portions.

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“But,” he said, “the count’s generosity is too overwhelming; Valentine will be satisfied with my humble fortune.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1106 · C1
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.
The Valley of Fear, p. 23 · C1
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 36 · C1
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.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 16 · C1

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