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magnanimity

[ mag-nuh-nim-i-tee ]

noun

, plural mag·na·nim·i·ties
  1. the quality of being magnanimous.
  2. a magnanimous act.


magnanimity

/ ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪtɪ /

noun

  1. generosity
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of magnanimity1

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

Origin of magnanimity1

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

With soldierly magnanimity, Khan returned most of the lavish gifts given him by the king.

Yet, sadly, neither talent nor ambition cultivates prudence, wisdom, love, or magnanimity.

In this imagined West Bank, anything the Palestinians “get” will be a reflection of Israeli magnanimity, not Palestinian rights.

The virtue of generosity that may best capture the biased version is probably magnanimity.

LEO Magnanimity is your watchword, combining the notions of generosity and nobility.

She could not but feel the triumph to which circumstances had borne her, though magnanimity restrained its manifestation.

And Honcy-Bee, overcome by his magnanimity and his goodness, felt for him the love of a daughter for a father.

He regretted and deplored the magnanimity of his Emperor in giving to his people, so soon, a modern constitution.

I feel that I can, with confidence, rely upon the magnanimity and forbearance of my patrons, under this state of things.

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.

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