noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of being magnanimous. uncountable

   "I was astounded by her magnanimousness: she had clearly forgiven him for everything that had happened."

2. 2
   the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

chivalryelevationerrantryexaltationgenerositygrandeur

Example

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"I was astounded by her magnanimousness: she had clearly forgiven him for everything that had happened."

Etymology

From magnanimous + -ness.

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