Largess and Penuriousness

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Largess noun - The quality or state of being generous.

Usage example: the philanthropist was known for his largess to all of the city's cultural institutions

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Penuriousness is an antonym for largess.

Nearby Word: largesse

Penuriousness noun - The quality or practice of being overly sparing with money.

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Largess is an antonym for penuriousness.

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