Largess

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /lɑːˈʒɛs/, /lɑːˈdÊ’É›s/
• US IPA: /lɑɹˈdÊ’É›s/, /lɑɹˈʒɛs/

Alternative forms

• largesse

Origin

French largesse, Old French largesce

Full definition of largess

Noun

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

Anagrams

• glasser