largess
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7.9
- noun
- /lɑrˈdʒɛs/
- Formal
:
generosidad
- But it doesn't work for the middle class that sees itself paying for this largess.
- government largess
- federal largess
Examples
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The figure was irresistible; his largess, everything that was impressive about him, was in it.
Fiction book (1994) -
The driver is another individual buried under the weight of his largess.
Fiction book (2000) -
We see EU largess effectively buying opinion.
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The committee explained its largess by citing a recent report from the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board.
Academic text (1999) -
Lowery, Jackson, and others have lived off the civil rights largess for the past fifty years.
Blog text (6) -
But he remained the favorite of his secret wife and became enormously wealthy thanks to her largess.
Academic text (1993) -
All wealthy people live off government largess since they all benefit from wealthy-coddling fiscal policy.
Blog text (8) -
Earlier in this century, most professional teams played in privately built stadiums, but a tradition of public largess began in the 1950s.
Academic text (1998) -
Whatever their discontent with EU policies, few Eastern European leaders would be willing to renounce such largess.
Academic text (2006) -
The philanthropist was known for his largess, often donating large sums to local charities.
Synonyms
338
1.0
Giving something to someone without payment or expecting something back
128
2.1
Being kind and ready to give money, time, or help to others
12
9.5
Kindness in giving gifts or help freely
3
8.5
Showing great kindness and forgiveness to an opponent or someone weaker
1
9.9
A very generous giving of money or gifts
1
6.6
A way of using a lot of money or things to show wealth
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
Kind and generous behavior that helps other people
Antonyms
How Generous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Largess comes from an old root largus meaning 'abundant' or 'generous'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of large giving, giving in a 'big' way, so largess means generous gifts or money given to others.