magnanimity

[mag-nuh-nim-i-tee]

noun

plural

magnanimities 

1. the quality of being magnanimous.

2. a magnanimous act.

magnanimity

/ ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪtɪ /

noun

1. generosity

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnanimity¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnanimity¹

C14: via Old French from Latin magnanimitās, from magnus great + animus soul

Example Sentences

Republican strategist Karl Rove, who worked for the quotable George W. Bush, spelled out the practical case for magnanimity in the Wall Street Journal:

From Los Angeles Times

Renowned for our imagination, hustle and open-mindedness, Angelenos are called by this disaster to show magnanimity in the face of devastation.

From Los Angeles Times

Yagman, whose past victories included establishing that lawyers cannot be sanctioned for making disparaging comments about their judges, showed uncharacteristic magnanimity in defeat.

From Los Angeles Times

The divinatory meaning of the card is “power, energy, action, courage, and magnanimity,” according to the little white book that accompanies the deck.

From Los Angeles Times

Through this conversation, her instructor introduced her to the idea of magnanimity — an unselfishness of spirit that sits at the root of forgiveness.

From Seattle Times