Largess
noun
Generous giving of money or gifts, especially to help others.
Her largess allowed the local community center to renovate and expand.
Usage tips
Neutral
philanthropic largess,institutional largess,generous largess
noun
Generous giving of money or gifts, especially to help others.
Her largess allowed the local community center to renovate and expand.
Usage tips
Neutral
philanthropic largess,institutional largess,generous largess
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Giving
Understanding the cultural implications of giving can enhance your grasp of largess.
In many cultures, generosity is highly valued.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal vs. Informal
Be mindful of the context in which you use the term; it's more common in formal conversation.
A formal event may warrant the term, while casual contexts might prefer simpler words.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation of Nobility
Using 'largess' evokes a sense of nobility; consider this when describing someone's actions.
Referencing 'largess' may paint a more positive image of the giver.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Giving
Understanding the cultural implications of giving can enhance your grasp of largess.
In many cultures, generosity is highly valued.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal vs. Informal
Be mindful of the context in which you use the term; it's more common in formal conversation.
A formal event may warrant the term, while casual contexts might prefer simpler words.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation of Nobility
Using 'largess' evokes a sense of nobility; consider this when describing someone's actions.
Referencing 'largess' may paint a more positive image of the giver.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Giving
Understanding the cultural implications of giving can enhance your grasp of largess.
In many cultures, generosity is highly valued.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal vs. Informal
Be mindful of the context in which you use the term; it's more common in formal conversation.
A formal event may warrant the term, while casual contexts might prefer simpler words.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation of Nobility
Using 'largess' evokes a sense of nobility; consider this when describing someone's actions.
Referencing 'largess' may paint a more positive image of the giver.
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