Magnanimity

//ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity. countable, uncountable

    "...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.""

  2. 2
    liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit wordnet

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munificenceambitionambitiousnessbenevolencebigheartednessbigness

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"Magnanimity is a great treasure; harmonious affinity with others is wonderful, Detachment from name and gain averts trouble; happiness makes older people feel young."

Etymology

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

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