Noun

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it

* 1849 , Robert Leighton (Archbishop of Glasgow), A practical commentary upon the first Epistle of St. Peter (page 47)

Oh! the unspeakable privilege to have Him for our Father, who is the Father of mercies and compassions , and those not barren, fruitless pityings, for He is withal the God of all consolations.

Noun

(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money and/or time.

* 1963 : Erik H. Erikson, Childhood and Society

We have mentioned generosity as an outstanding virtue required in Sioux life.

(uncountable) Acting generously.

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(uncountable) The trait of being abundant, more than adequate.

(literally, uncountable) Good breeding; nobility of stock.

(countable) A generous act.

* 1873 : Reverend M. C. Tyler, Proceedings at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Sage College of the Cornell University

May the generosities of the founders of these halls, be rewarded by the fair and holy characters which shall be here formed.