largess

[lahr-jes]

largess Definition

• 1. generosity in giving gifts or money to others
• 2. money or gifts given generously

Using largess: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "largess" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's largess towards its employees is well-known.

• Example

  The king's largess was distributed among the poor.

• Example

  She showed great largess in donating to the charity.

• Example

  The politician's largess was seen as an attempt to buy votes.

largess Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for largess

• generosity
• bounty
• munificence
• philanthropy
• charity

Antonyms for largess

• miserliness
• stinginess

Phrases with largess

• with largess

  with generosity and kindness

  Example

  He always gave with largess, never expecting anything in return.

• largess of spirit

  a generous and kind nature

  Example

  Her largess of spirit made her a beloved figure in the community.

• largess of the land

  abundance and wealth of a region or country

  Example

  The largess of the land was evident in the opulence of the royal palace.

Origins of largess

from Old French 'largesse', meaning 'gift, liberality'

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Summary: largess in Brief

'Largess' [lahr-jes] refers to the act of giving generously, often in the form of gifts or money. It can also refer to the gifts themselves. Examples include 'The company's largess towards its employees is well-known,' and 'She showed great largess in donating to the charity.' Phrases like 'with largess' denote generosity and kindness, while 'largess of spirit' describes a generous and kind nature.