largesse

🇬🇧 UK/lɑ:'dʒes/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Generous giving of gifts or money, often in a showy manner; the gifts so given.

慷慨的赠予,大方的赏赐;赠礼

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The duke displayed his largesse by funding the construction of several public buildings.

  • 2.

    Her largesse toward education created scholarships that helped thousands of students.

  • 3.

    Ancient rulers often used largesse as a tool to gain favor and loyalty from subjects.

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