Liberality

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌlɪbəˈræləti/

Definitions of liberality

noun the quality or state of being generous; the quality of giving or spending freely

Example Sentences

A1 Her liberality in sharing her snacks with classmates made her popular in school.

A2 The company's liberality in granting vacation days was appreciated by all employees.

B1 The government's liberality in funding education programs has led to increased enrollment rates.

B2 The professor's liberality in allowing extra time for assignments was a relief for students during exam season.

C1 The billionaire's liberality in donating to various charities has made a significant impact on society.

C2 The queen was known for her liberality in pardoning prisoners and granting clemency to those in need.

Examples of liberality in a Sentence

formal The company is known for its liberality in providing benefits to its employees.

informal I appreciate your liberality in sharing your snacks with me.

slang His liberality with money is what makes him popular among his friends.

figurative The liberality of her heart knows no bounds, always willing to help those in need.

Grammatical Forms of liberality

plural

liberalities

comparative

more liberal

superlative

most liberal

present tense

liberalizes

future tense

will liberalize

perfect tense

has liberalized

continuous tense

is liberalizing

singular

liberality

positive degree

liberal

infinitive

to liberalize

gerund

liberalizing

participle

liberalized

Origin and Evolution of liberality

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'liberality' originated from the Latin word 'liberalis' meaning 'of freedom, pertaining to a free man'
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'liberality' referred to the quality of being generous or giving freely. Over time, it has evolved to also encompass the idea of open-mindedness and tolerance.