magnanimity

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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noun
The quality of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival.

The winner showed great magnanimity by sharing the prize.

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Synonyms

1 noun · the quality of being... munificence

Etymology

From Middle French magnanimité, from Old French [Term?], from Latin magnanimitās.

magnanimité Middle French magnanimitās Latin

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