largesse

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /lɑːˈʒɛs/, /lɑːˈdʒɛs/
• (America) IPA: /lɑɹˈdʒɛs/, /lɑɹˈʒɛs/

Noun

largesse (plural largesses)

1. (uncountable) Generosity in the giving of gifts or money.
2. The gifts or money given in such a way.
3. A benevolent demeanor.

Synonyms

• (generosity) benevolence, generosity, graciousness
• (the gifts or money) boon

Antonyms

• (generosity) niggardliness, tight fistedness

Translations

• French: largesse
• German: Großzügigkeit
• Portuguese: largueza, generosidade
• Russian: щедрость
• Spanish: largueza

Translations

• French: largesses
• Italian: elargizione

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