magnanimity — generosity in forgiving an offence or enemy; nobility of spirit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: generosity in forgiving an offence or enemy; nobility of spirit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's magnanimity was evident when he gave his rival company free advice after winning the contract.
- Her magnanimity in victory impressed even her harshest critics.
- With true magnanimity, the teacher praised the student who had once criticized her teaching methods.
magnanimity
NOUN[/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/]
generosity in forgiving an offence or enemy; nobility of spirit
Noble forgiveness of an enemy
True magnanimity forgives humanity even in calamity
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'magnanimitas', derived from 'magnus' (great) and 'animus' (mind/spirit). The word entered English through Old French and Latin, meaning the quality of having a great or noble spirit.
Breakdown
magn- (great, from Latin magnus) + anim- (mind/spirit, from Latin animus) + -ity (noun suffix) = magnanimity
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📝Examples
“The CEO's magnanimity was evident when he gave his rival company free advice after winning the contract.”
“Her magnanimity in victory impressed even her harshest critics.”
“With true magnanimity, the teacher praised the student who had once criticized her teaching methods.”
“His magnanimity knew no bounds - he even invited his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend to his birthday party.”
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