magnanimity
C2
noun
Freq #67269
Meanings
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noun
The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.
...and thirdly, I have I behaved exceedingly ill to you, and, consequently, feel it quite magnanimous not to hate you, which is the established rule on such occasions." "Pray, continue your magnanimity."
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2
noun
liberality in bestowing gifts
Etymology
From Middle French magnanimité, from Old French [Term?], from Latin magnanimitās.
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Synonyms
1
noun
· the quality of being...
magnanimousness
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noun
· liberality in bestowing gifts
munificence