largess

1 a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously [syn: largesse]

2 liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit [syn: munificence, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness]

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /laɹ.ˈdʒɛs/
• /lQr\"dZEs/

Alternative forms

• largesse

Noun

1. generosity in the giving of gifts or money
2. the gifts or money given in such a way
3. a benevolent demeanor

Synonyms

• benevolence (1)
• generosity (1)
• graciousness (1)
• boon (2)

Antonyms

• tight fistedness (1)
• niggardliness (1)

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