largess
English
Alternative forms
- largesse
Etymology
French largesse, Old French largesce
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /lɑːˈʒɛs/, /lɑːˈdʒɛs/
- (US) IPA(key): /lɑɹˈdʒɛs/, /lɑɹˈʒɛs/
Audio (US) (file)
Noun
largess (usually uncountable, plural largesses)
- (uncountable) Generosity in the giving of gifts or money.
- The gifts or money given in such a way.
- A benevolent demeanor.
Synonyms
- (generosity): benevolence, generosity, graciousness
- (the gifts or money): boon
Antonyms
- (generosity): niggardliness, tight fistedness
Translations
generosity in the giving of gifts or money
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the gifts or money given in such a way
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benevolent demeanor
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Anagrams
- Glasser, Slagers, glasser