liberality
The property of being liberalThe property of being liberal; generosity; charity.
» "We have no doubt his liberality is well represented by his surviving partner," said the gentleman, presenting his credentials.
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable, usually)The property of being liberal; generosity; charity.
(uncountable, usually)A gift; a gratuity.
A prudent man is not impoverished by his liberalities.
(uncountable, usually)Candor.
(uncountable, usually)Impartiality.
- the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament
- an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
Examples
2 sentences"We have no doubt his liberality is well represented by his surviving partner," said the gentleman, presenting his credentials.
At the ominous word "liberality", Scrooge frowned, and shook his head, and handed the credentials back.
Origin
From Middle English liberalite, from Old French liberalité, from Latin līberālitās (“a nobFrom Middle English liberalite, from Old French liberalité, from Latin līberālitās (“a noble, kind, or friendly disposition; generosity”), equivalent to liberal + -ity.
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Forms
plural: liberalities| Singular | liberality |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonyms- the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament:liberalness
- an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom:liberalness
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable