magnanimity

American  

[mag-nuh-nim-i-tee] / ˌmæg nəˈnɪm ɪ ti /

noun

PLURAL

magnanimities

1. the quality of being magnanimous.

2. a magnanimous act.

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magnanimity British  

/ ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪtɪ /

noun

1. generosity

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Etymology

Origin of magnanimity

1300–50; Middle English magnanimite < Latin magnanimitās. See magnanimous, -ity

Example Sentences

“Looking at the magnanimity of the spirit of the man and just thinking, ‘If he can forgive,’” Mr. Joseph said, “‘who am I not to forgive?’”

From Washington Post

Now, this magnanimity has taken on a much bigger challenge, one with international implications.

From Los Angeles Times

Langone, riding on a wave of apparent magnanimity, seems to be forgetting the fact that his social security checks are a far cry from government handouts.

From Salon

Consumer advocates say financially vulnerable consumers shouldn’t have to rely on the magnanimity of banking executives and have urged regulators to tighten the overdraft rules, which were last addressed more than a decade ago.

From Seattle Times

"Spanish society needs to move from a bad past to a better future - and that will require magnanimity," Mr Sánchez said earlier this week.

From BBC