largesse

The word “largesse” has 2 syllables: lar-gesse

It's pronounced as /lɑːrˈʒɛs/


What is synonym and antonym for largesse?

In the thesaurus, “largesse” has 123 synonyms and 44 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for largesse along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for largesse

Antonyms for largesse

  • advance
  • bribe
  • cheapness
  • closeness
  • conservation
  • conserving
  • cutting back
  • douceur
  • economizing
  • economy
  • forfeit
  • frugality
  • greed
  • hindrance
  • hurt
  • husbanding
  • husbandry
  • injury
  • loan
  • loss
  • malevolence
  • managing
  • meanness
  • miserliness
  • parsimony
  • peace offering
  • penalty
  • penuriousness
  • pinching
  • providence
  • saving
  • scraping
  • scrimping
  • selfishness
  • skimping
  • sop
  • stealing
  • stinginess
  • taking
  • thrift
  • tightness
  • uncharitableness
  • ungenerosity
  • unkindness

Meanings of largesse

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

Example Sentences

  • The charity event was made possible by the largesse of local businesses that donated generously.
  • His largesse in providing scholarships to underprivileged students has changed many lives for the better.
  • The museum was grateful for the largesse of its benefactors, which allowed it to expand its collection.
  • Despite her humble lifestyle, she showed remarkable largesse when it came to helping those in need.
  • The politician's reputation was built on his largesse, often treating his constituents to free community events.

On this page you'll find 167 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to largesse, such as: advance, all heart, allowance, alms, alms-giving, altruism, assistance.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • favor
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  • liquidating
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  • massacring
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  • offering
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fairing

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