Largesse and Niggardliness

Largesse

Largesse noun - Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit.

Niggardliness is an antonym for largesse.

Nearby Word: largess

Niggardliness

Niggardliness noun - The quality or practice of being overly sparing with money.
Usage example: remembered for her legendary niggardliness, financier Hetty Green lived the life of a pauper but died with a net worth of over $100 million

Largesse is an antonym for niggardliness.
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