generosity Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the trait of being willing to give your money or time
    generousness.
  2. noun acting generously
    unselfishness.

WordNet

Gen`er*os"i*ty noun
Etymology
L. generositas: cf. F. générosité.
Definitions
  1. Noble birth. Obs. Harris (Voyages).
  2. The quality of being noble; noble-mindedness.
    Generosity is in nothing more seen than in a candid estimation of other men's virtues and good qualities. Barrow.
  3. Liberality in giving; munificence. Syn. -- Magnanimity; liberality.

Webster 1913