liberality
/ˌlɪbəˈræləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌlɪbəˈræləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌli-bə-ˈra-lə-tē/ (ame, mw)
liberality — noun
1. a willingness to let other people hold different beliefs or live differently wit
a willingness to let other people hold different beliefs or live differently without rejecting them.
At dinner, Shirin showed liberality toward her uncle's different religious views.
liberality toward + different views
The committee's liberality let students wear symbols from different faiths.
institution subject: liberality let + people + act
After the march, Femi thanked the mayor for liberality toward street artists.
Our history teacher valued liberality when classmates argued about the war memorial.
- tolerance
the normal everyday word for accepting views or behavior you dislike
- openness
stresses readiness to hear new ideas rather than patient acceptance
- broad-mindedness
praises someone for not being narrow or judgmental
- intolerance
active refusal to accept other beliefs or lifestyles
- narrow-mindedness
quick judgment against people who differ from you
文法句型
liberality toward + [people/views]
a spirit of liberality
用法筆記
Usually appears in formal writing about religion, politics, or social values. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about accepting differences, not giving money or favors freely.
2. a habit of giving money, help, or chances more freely than most people do.
a habit of giving money, help, or chances more freely than most people do.
Christopher's liberality filled the pantry with rice for every neighbor.
liberality shown through practical giving
The foundation's liberality paid for new shoes at the village school.
institution subject: liberality paid for + need
Romi's liberality meant every guest left with fruit and warm bread.
When Eli won the prize, his liberality paid three classmates' fees.
- generosity
the normal everyday word for giving or sharing freely
- open-handedness
stresses a ready willingness to spend or share
- largesse
more formal and often used for gifts from powerful people
- stinginess
reluctance to spend, give, or share
- meanness
small, ungenerous treatment of other people
文法句型
liberality in giving
acts of liberality
用法筆記
Often appears in formal writing about gifts, hospitality, charity, or spending. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense focuses on giving generously, not accepting other opinions.