liberality
- noun
- /ˌlɪbəˈrælɪti/
- A prince wishing to show his liberality depletes his treasury and is compelled to impose more onerous taxes.
Examples
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Di Segni translated one inscription as "Gaianus, also called Porphyrius, centurion, our brother, has made the pavement at his own expense as an act of liberality."
Academic text (2007) -
We should therefore see that the liberality we exercise in assisting our friends does not harm anyone.
Blog text (33) -
Generosity can be defined very basically as: "readiness or liberality in giving."
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It expresses liberality and generosity, an impulse to "share the wealth of the giver."
Academic text (2008) -
Her liberality towards those in need made her a beloved figure in the community.
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The foundation is known for its liberality in providing scholarships to deserving students.
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He demonstrated remarkable liberality by donating a large portion of his earnings to charity.
Synonyms
Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people
Being kind and ready to give money, time, or help to others
Being kind and forgiving toward other people
Kind feelings and actions that help other people
Kind acts that help other people
A very generous giving of money or gifts
Willingness to give money, time, or help to other people without asking for anything
Being very generous and ready to give to others
Willingness to give freely and a lot to others
Being generous and open to other people's needs
A willingness to give help or money to people in need
Being kind, generous, and willing to share feelings honestly
Antonyms
How Generous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Liberality comes from the Latin word liber, which means 'free' and is the same part you find in liberal and liberty. So, liberality can also mean giving 'freely' — being generous and willing to share.