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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/

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
💡 Concept

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/

🌳Etymology

Rootmagn-
Suffix--ity

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.

Breakdown

magn- (great/large) + anim- (soul/spirit) + -ity (noun suffix meaning 'quality of')

🎵Rhyme

calamityhumanityinsanity
calamity
humanity
insanity

🔗Collocations

show magnanimity
act with magnanimity
display magnanimity
magnanimity in defeat
magnanimity towards enemies

📝Examples

“The CEO's magnanimity was evident when he promoted the employee who had once criticized him publicly.”

😄 Fun example

“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.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

generositynobilitybenevolenceclemencyforgiveness

Antonyms

pettinessvindictivenessmeanness

Related

magnanimousmagnificentmagnitudecharitablegracious

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