magnanimity
[mag-nuh-nim-i-tee]
noun, plural mag·na·nim·i·ties for 2.
the quality of being magnanimous.
a magnanimous act.
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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
noun plural -ties
Word Origin for magnanimity
C14: via Old French from Latin magnanimitās, from magnus great + animus soul
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