magnaminity — generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/
Korean meaning: 관대함, 도량이 큼; 모욕이나 상처를 관대하게 용서하는 마음
Korean pronunciation: 매그너**니**머티
Example Sentences
- The CEO's magnanimity was evident when he promoted the employee who had once criticized him publicly.
- With unexpected magnanimity, the cat forgave the dog for eating its favorite tuna, but still gave him the stink eye.
- The champion boxer showed magnanimity by helping his defeated opponent up from the canvas.
magnaminity
NOUN//ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti//
generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
a tall player extends his hand with a genuine smile toward his opponent who had fouled him hard earlier. The fouled player shows no anger or resentment despite having a bandaged knee from the incident. The opponent looks surprised and relieved as he accepts the handshake gratefully. Other players on the court watch with admiration as the tension dissolves completely. The generous player even pats his opponent's shoulder in a gesture of true sportsmanship. generosity in forgiving an injury without petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
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Origin
From Latin magnanimitas, meaning 'greatness of soul.' Ancient Romans used this word to describe the noble quality of being generous and forgiving, especially when one has the power to be otherwise.
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“The CEO's magnanimity was evident when he promoted the employee who had once criticized him publicly.”
“With unexpected magnanimity, the cat forgave the dog for eating its favorite tuna, but still gave him the stink eye.”
“The champion boxer showed magnanimity by helping his defeated opponent up from the canvas.”
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