Word – Largesse

Largesse – Word of the Day

Meaning:

[noun]: generously bestowing somebody with gifts and money

History:

Also spelled as ‘largess’, this word has been a part of the English language since the 13th century. It has been derived from a Latin word, through Anglo-French, which is called ‘largus’ meaning generous or abundant. Largus is also the source of the word ‘large.’ Until the 14th century, the word largeness was used as a synonym of largesse, which means liberal giving.

Usage:

1. Being an activist for poor people, Jim is known for his largesse that helps many in need.
2. If it was not for the largesse of Sikhs, many flood-stricken people would go hungry for days.
3. The largesse by the local NGO is going to support the development of a park in our neighbourhood.
4. Because of low donations, the temple didn’t give yearly largesse to the poor.
5. Even before winning the lottery, Heena had the trait of largesse towards the ones in need.
6. Largesse should not be given to those corporations that take advantage of the middle-class and lower-class people.
7. “Only because of my employer’s largesse I get to drive this luxurious car.”
8. My mother’s side of the family has more largesse than my father’s side.
9. This orphanage is funded by the government and that is why it has the largesse to take care of the education of a huge number of children.
10. I am touched by his largesse to help the ones that have become homeless because of this earthquake.