英語

generosity

gb/d͡ʒˌɛnɚˈɑsəti/ us/d͡ʒˌɛnɚˈɑsəti/
B1 英語
~ 4900
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 property
1

willingness to give or share freely

The quality of wanting to give more help, money, or kindness than is needed.

用法パターン: [someone]'s generosity toward [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'generosity' with 'generousness'. While both are correct, 'generosity' is far more common in modern English.
類義語
liberality (Slightly more formal; often used in political or cultural contexts.) | kindness (Broader and more about caring behavior, not just giving.)
対義語
stinginess (Refers to an unwillingness to give or spend.) | selfishness (Focuses on putting one's own needs before others'.)
コロケーション
show generosity |act of generosity |display generosity |generosity toward others |remarkable generosity
テーマ
emotions |daily life |values |relationships |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her generosity toward the homeless inspired the whole community.
  • We were moved by his generosity in paying for everyone's meal.
  • The charity relies on the generosity of ordinary people.
  • He showed great generosity by donating half his salary.
  • Their generosity made it possible for the school to buy new computers.
学習者向け例文
  • She showed generosity to her friends.
  • His generosity helped many poor people.
  • The teacher thanked the students for their generosity.
  • Generosity is important in our family.
  • We will never forget your generosity.
文法
辞書形
generosity
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˌɛnɚˈɑsəti/
US/d͡ʒˌɛnɚˈɑsəti/
音節・強勢
gen - er - os - ity (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: generosity
  • Plural: generosities, generosity
関連語
Forms
generosities noun
Core family
generous adjective B1 generously adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
ungenerous adjective ungenerously adverb
表現

act of generosity

1
/ˈækt əv d͡ʒˌɛnɚˈɑsəti/
fixed phrase

a single generous action

One thing that someone does to give or help more than needed.

例文
  • Paying for the stranger's groceries was a real act of generosity.
  • The anonymous gift was a touching act of generosity.

out of the goodness of one's heart

1
/ˈaʊt əv ðə ɡˈʊdnəs əv wˈʌnz hˈɑɹt/
idiom

do something only from kindness

To do something because you are kind, not because you want a reward.

例文
  • He helped her move out of the goodness of his heart.
  • They donated the money out of the goodness of their hearts.

show generosity

1
/ʃˈoʊ d͡ʒˌɛnɚˈɑsəti/
fixed phrase

to display generous behavior

To act in a way that gives or helps more than is needed.

例文
  • She always shows generosity to her neighbors.
  • He showed generosity by helping the team without being asked.

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