noun
- generous giving of money or gifts, especially by someone wealthy or powerful
- money or gifts given generously
Usage: also spelled ‘largesse’
Usage: also spelled ‘largesse’
Examples
- The billionaire’s largess helped fund the new hospital wing.
- Medieval lords were expected to show largess to their subjects.
- The company’s largess included generous bonuses for all employees.
- She was known for her largess toward local charities.
- The king distributed largess to celebrate his coronation.
- His largess knew no bounds when it came to supporting the arts.