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   largesse

   /lɑːˈ(d)ʒɛs/

   noun

   • 1. generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others: "presumably public money is not dispensed with such largesse to anyone else" Similar generosityliberalitymunificencebountybountifulnessbeneficencebenefactionaltruismcharityphilanthropymagnanimitybenevolencecharitablenessopen-handednesskindnessbig-heartednessgreat-heartednesslavishnessfree-handednessunselfishnessselflessnessself-sacrificeself-denialhistorical:almsgivingOpposite meannessmiserliness
   • ▪ money or gifts given generously: "the distribution of largesse to the local population" Similar giftspresentsdonationshandoutsendowmentsgrantsaidalmsofferingsfavourscontributionspatronagesponsorshipbackinghelp

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin largus ‘copious’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLARGESSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Largesse means the willingness to give money, or money given to poor people by rich people. Learn how to use this formal word in different contexts, see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and find translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     LARGESSE meaning: 1. willingness to give money, or money...

   • Znaczenie Largesse, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     LARGESSE definicja: 1. willingness to give money, or money...

   • Largesse in Simplified Chinese

     LARGESSE translate: 慷慨捐助，施舍;（给穷人的）善款. Learn more in the...

   • Translate to Traditional Chinese

     LARGESSE translate: 慷慨捐助，施捨;（給窮人的）善款. Learn more in the...

   • Lariat

     LARIAT definition: 1. a rope used for catching or tying up...

   • Largish

     LARGISH definition: 1. fairly large, but not very large: 2....

   • Portuguese Translation

     largesse translate: generosidade. Learn more in the...

   • Lark

     LARK definition: 1. a small, brown bird that is known for...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › largessLargesse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Largesse is a noun that means liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior, or generosity. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of largesse from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLARGESSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Largesse means the willingness to give money, or money given to poor people by rich people. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and see its synonyms, antonyms and translations in different languages.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › largesseLARGESSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Largesse definition: generous bestowal of gifts. See examples of LARGESSE used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › largesseLargesse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Largesse is extreme generosity. If your neighbors bring you an expensive watch from Switzerland because you fed their cat while they were traveling, thank them for their largesse. Though pronounced "lar JESS," the word largesse looks sort of like largeness.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLARGESSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Largesse is a formal word for a generous gift of money or a kind act. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › largesselargesse - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Largesse is a noun that means generosity, liberality, or a gift given in this way. It comes from Old French largesce, which means breadth, width, or request for a monetary gift.