largesse
advancedC1/lɑːrˈdʒɛs/ · lar-gesse
Generosity in bestowing gifts or money.
Meanings
Generosity in bestowing gifts or money.
تحفے یا پیسے دینے میں سخاوت。
سخاوت
sakhawat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- act of largesse
- showing largesse
- largesse of spirit
Example Sentences
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
ان کا خیرات کے لیے سخاوت کو بہت سراہا گیا۔
Unka khairaat ke liye sakhawat ko bohat saraha gaya.
The king's largesse ensured that his subjects were well taken care of.
بادشاہ کی سخاوت نے یقینی بنایا کہ اس کے عوام کا خیال رکھا جائے۔
Badshah ki sakhawat ne yaqeeni banaya ke is ke awaam ka khayal rakha jaye.
She was known for her largesse in times of need.
وہ ضرورت کے وقت میں سخاوت کے لیے مشہور تھیں۔
Woh zarurat ke waqt mein sakhawat ke liye mashhoor thin.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'large' gifts as a sign of largesse.
Imagine a king tossing gold coins to the crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کہاں سخاوت کے جوش و جنون کی بات ہے،/کہاں یہ کڑک کے دنوں کا غم ہے۔
Kahan sakhawat ke josh o junoon ki baat hai, / Kahan yeh karak ke dinon ka gham hai.
Where is the talk of the frenzy of generosity, / Where is the sorrow of these thundering days?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سخاوت کا دروازہ بند نہ کرو۔
Sakhawat ka darwaza band na karo.
Do not close the door of generosity.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "largesse" — generosity, freedom
First known use: 14th century
The word 'largesse' originated from Old French in the 14th century. It subsequently entered Middle English, maintaining its meaning related to generosity and openhandedness.