Generosity and Greed

Generosity

Generosity noun - The quality or state of being generous.

Greed is an antonym for generosity in spirit of giving topic.

Nearby Words: generous, generously

Greed

Greed noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.
Usage example: don't let greed for riches control you

Generosity is an antonym for greed in topics: avarice, overwhelming desire for more.

Nearby Words: greedy, greediness, greedily

How words are described

human human generosity human greed
good good generosity good greed
true true generosity true greed
simple simple generosity simple greed
Other adjectives: extreme, personal.
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