Noun

1. the trait of being willing to donate money and/or time
   • 1963: Erik H. Erikson, Childhood and Society

     We have mentioned generosity as an outstanding virtue required in Sioux life.

2. acting generously
3. the trait of being more than adequate
4. good breeding; nobility of stock
5. a generous act
   • 1873: Reverend M. C. Tyler, Proceedings at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Sage College of the Cornell University

     May the generosities of the founders of these halls, be rewarded by the fair and holy characters which shall be here formed....