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View usage for: (mægnənɪmɪti) uncountable nounMagnanimity is kindness and generosity towards someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them. [formal] We will have to show magnanimity in victory. The father of one victim spoke with remarkable magnanimity. Synonyms: generosity, nobility, benevolence, selflessness More Synonyms of magnanimity magnanimity in British English (ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties Word origin C14: via Old French from Latin magnanimitās, from magnus great + animus soul generosity in British English (ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. willingness and liberality in giving away one's money, time, etc; magnanimity 2. freedom from pettiness in character and mind magnanimity in American English (ˌmægnəˈnɪməti) noun1. the quality or state of being magnanimous 2. Word forms: plural ˌmagnaˈnimities a magnanimous act Word origin ME magnanimiteExamples of 'magnanimity' in a sentencemagnanimity He was all magnanimity and grandness, and he cleared his throat and delivered a great sermon that boomed like thunder through the nave.He returned to the shop wreathed in magnanimity and blinding smiles.Which suggested she should treat his current vacillation with some degree of magnanimity. We will have to show magnanimity in victory. Synonyms nobility selflessness unselfishness beneficence high-mindedness big-heartedness charitableness bountifulness open-handedness largesse or largess Additional synonymsSynonyms generosity, love, virtue, goodness, goodwill, compassion, kindness, altruism, benevolence, helpfulness, unselfishness, liberality, largesse or largess Definition inclination to do good A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need. Synonyms kindness, understanding, charity, grace, sympathy, humanity, tolerance, goodness, goodwill, compassion, generosity, indulgence, decency, altruism, clemency, gentleness, philanthropy, magnanimity, fellow feeling, beneficence, kindliness, kind-heartedness, aroha (New Zealand) Thanks to his munificence, the house has survived. Synonyms generosity, bounty, philanthropy, benevolence, beneficence, liberality, big-heartedness, generousness, open-handedness, bounteousness, largesse or largess Nearby words ofmagnanimity - magician
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