magnanimity

[ mag-nuh-nim-i-tee ]

/ ˌmæg nəˈnɪm ɪ ti /

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noun, plural mag·na·nim·i·ties for 2.

the quality of being magnanimous.

a magnanimous act.

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Origin of magnanimity

1300–50; Middle English magnanimite<Latin magnanimitās.See magnanimous, -ity

Words nearby magnanimity

magna est veritas, et praevalebit, magnaflux, Magna Graecia, magnalium, Magna Mater, magnanimity, magnanimous, magnate, magnesia, magnesite, magnesium

How to use magnanimity in a sentence

With soldierly magnanimity, Khan returned most of the lavish gifts given him by the king.
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Yet, sadly, neither talent nor ambition cultivates prudence, wisdom, love, or magnanimity.
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In this imagined West Bank, anything the Palestinians “get” will be a reflection of Israeli magnanimity, not Palestinian rights.
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The virtue of generosity that may best capture the biased version is probably magnanimity.
Why Favoritism Is Virtuous: The Case Against Fairness|Stephen T. Asma|December 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST

LEO Magnanimity is your watchword, combining the notions of generosity and nobility.
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She could not but feel the triumph to which circumstances had borne her, though magnanimity restrained its manifestation.
Madame Roland, Makers of History|John S. C. Abbott
And Honcy-Bee, overcome by his magnanimity and his goodness, felt for him the love of a daughter for a father.
Honey-Bee|Anatole France
He regretted and deplored the magnanimity of his Emperor in giving to his people, so soon, a modern constitution.
The Dragon Painter|Mary McNeil Fenollosa
I feel that I can, with confidence, rely upon the magnanimity and forbearance of my patrons, under this state of things.
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With a grand magnanimity she saddled that cry of mine upon our child, conceiving it to be the name of some lost darling of mine.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

British Dictionary definitions for magnanimity

magnanimity

/ (ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

generosity

Word Origin for magnanimity

C14: via Old French from Latin magnanimitās, from magnus great + animus soul

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