magnanimity

mag-na-nim-i-ty · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The quality of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

  2. 2.

    Nobility of spirit and generosity of mind that rises above pettiness.

Forms

plural: magnanimities

Related words

Antonyms: meanness, pettiness, vindictiveness
See also: generosity, magnanimous, nobility
Synonyms: benevolence, generosity, graciousness, nobility

Etymology

From Latin magnanimitas, from magnus meaning "great" and animus meaning "soul, spirit."