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Definition of «largesse»

Largesse is a term that refers to acts or gifts of generosity, especially when they are given in large amounts. It can also refer to money or other valuable items distributed freely and openhandedly by someone who has more than enough for themselves. In essence, largesse means showing kindness or generosity towards others, often without expecting anything in return.

Usage examples

  1. The wealthy businessman showed his largesse by donating a significant amount of money to charity.
  2. The royal family displayed their largesse by hosting an extravagant ball for the community.
  3. The company's CEO surprised his employees with a holiday bonus, demonstrating his largesse and appreciation for their hard work.
  4. The philanthropist's largesse extended beyond monetary donations, as she also volunteered her time at various local organizations.
  5. The government's largesse in providing subsidies helped small businesses survive during the economic downturn.

Phrases with «largesse»

Sentences with «largesse»

  • (He also liked Mark Green quite a bit, due to the financial largesse of Green's real estate developer brother, Stephen. (nystateofpolitics.com)
  • This is reason enough to scale back, if not eliminate, government largesse in this area. (instituteforenergyresearch.org)
  • Other members include the Philadelphia Student Union (which collected $ 20,000 from AFT last fiscal year and whose board includes Anissa Weinraub, a flunky with the union's City of Brotherly Love local), Youth United for Change (another Philadelphia - based outfit which picked up $ 60,000 from the union last year), and ACTION United, the beneficiary of $ 49,120 in AFT largesse for helping the union stall systemic reform of the traditional district there. (dropoutnation.net)
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