liberality (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌlɪbəˈrælɪti/

Definition

The quality of giving or spending money freely, or of being open to new ideas and willing to disregard traditional values.

Examples

• Her liberality with her time and resources was inspiring to everyone she met.

• The company's liberality in granting bonuses boosted employee morale.

• He showed surprising liberality in his views on social issues for someone of his generation.

How to Use liberality

liberality with (prepositional phrase)

Generosity or openness regarding a specific resource or idea. — "She showed great liberality with her advice and support."

act with liberality (collocation)

To behave in a generous or open-minded manner. — "The committee acted with liberality in approving the budget."

Synonyms of liberality

Words with a similar meaning to liberality:

• generosity
• open-mindedness
• magnanimity
• munificence

Antonyms of liberality

Words with the opposite meaning to liberality:

• stinginess
• narrow-mindedness
• conservatism

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