largesse
the generous giving of gifts or money, often by someone wealthy or powerful
Word origin: From Old French largesse, abundance, from Latin largus, generous.
Largesse in a sentence
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The philanthropist's largesse funded scholarships for hundreds of students each year.
The university's new wing stood as a monument to the largesse of a single anonymous donor.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “largesse” well
Largesse denotes generous giving, often by the wealthy or powerful, and it contrasts with stinginess and parsimony. It can carry a faint suggestion of display.
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