magnanimity
noun
the quality of being magnanimous.
magnanimities
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pluralof magnanimity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The new order won't be brought about by idle optimism any more than by prayers, or politics, or private magnanimities."
From The Open Question a tale of two temperaments by Robins, Elizabeth
It but struck a still loftier chord in the bosom of the son, and filled him with infinite magnanimities.
From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman
Here at last has a Lover of Philosophy got upon the throne, and great philanthropies and magnanimities are to be expected, think rash editors and idle mankind.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 11 by Carlyle, Thomas
The magnanimities of the Anglo-Saxon races are rising to greet one another.
From Out To Win The Story of America in France by Dawson, Coningsby
Struggle with new magnanimities as she would, jealousy was native to Kitty, and jealousy has sharp eyes.
From The Story of Louie by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]
