Largesse
n.kind, hopefulformal
What it means
Generous giving on a notable or abundant scale.
Reach for it when recognizing substantial gifts while keeping attention on the act rather than the donor's virtue
The library used the foundation's largesse to reopen its free evening program.
Choose between these
7- everyday
a specific contribution can be stated plainly
not when Donation says nothing about exceptional scale or generosity.
- warm
willingness to give freely is the main quality
not when Generosity also covers time and spirit, while largesse often suggests material abundance.
- warm
a freely giving disposition deserves emphasis
not when Openhandedness describes character and may lack the substantial gift implied by largesse.
- professional
organized giving serves a public benefit
not when Philanthropy implies a charitable purpose and may be strategic rather than openhanded.
- formal
one gift produces a concrete benefit
not when Benefaction names the helpful gift, not the giver's lavish manner.
- literary
abundant provision or a plentiful gift is meant
not when Bounty can arise from nature and does not identify an intentional giver.
- literary
exceptionally lavish giving deserves elevated language
not when Munificence is rare and can make a practical donation sound grandiose.
Said against
4- stinginess
- withholding
- parsimony
- misery
It naturally appears in
3- corporate largesse
Corporate largesse funded the center, though residents retained control of its program.
- benefit from largesse
Three rural clinics will benefit from largesse directed toward mobile care.
- distribute largesse
The trust chose to distribute largesse through transparent local grants.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English noun, generosity in giving money or gifts sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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