Generousness

/ˈdʒɛnərəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being generous; the tendency to give freely, share openly, and act with kindness.

Etymology

From 'generous' plus the noun suffix '-ness'. 'Generous' comes from Old French 'genereus', Latin 'generosus' (of noble birth), which eventually came to mean noble in character.

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Studies show that 'generousness' actually makes people happier than receiving gifts—our brains are wired to feel better giving than getting, which contradicts everything capitalism wants us to believe.

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