Largesse (Noun)
Meaning 1
Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
A gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The philanthropist's largesse to the local hospital was rewarded with a wing bearing her name.
- The outgoing president's parting largesse to the staff included bonuses and extra vacation days.
- The company's annual holiday largesse to its employees took the form of generous gift cards and hams.
- The wealthy couple's largesse to the arts community included significant donations to several local galleries.
- The celebrity's largesse to her assistant included a car, a house, and a generous trust fund.