magnanimity
- the quality of being magnanimous.
- a magnanimous act.
Origin of magnanimity
Examples from the Web for magnanimity
Contemporary Examples of magnanimity
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.
Historical Examples of magnanimity
They have claims on the magnanimity and, I may add, on the justice of this nation which we must all feel.
The state's magnanimity to those offenders whom it would be too expensive to punish.
The Devil's DictionaryAmbrose Bierce
His mind was fraught with independence, magnanimity, and every manly virtue.
The Letters of Robert BurnsRobert Burns
But Olivia has such candour and magnanimity, that I must admire her!
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
With what generosity, with what magnanimity she speaks of Olivia in those letters!
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
magnanimity
- generosity
Word Origin for magnanimity
Word Origin and History for magnanimity
mid-14c., "loftiness of thought or purpose," from Old French magnanimité "high-mindedness, generosity of spirit," from Latin magnanimitatem (nominative magnanimitas) "greatness of soul, high-mindedness," from magnanimus "having a great soul," from magnus "great" (see magnate) + animus "mind, soul, spirit" (see animus). Probably a loan-translation of Greek megalopsykhos "high-souled, generous" (Aristotle) or megathymus "great-hearted."