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magnanimity
CEFRC2
/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/
noun
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In plain English
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noun
Generous and forgiving behavior toward someone who has done wrong.
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noun
Extra detailThe quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.
Examples
Her magnanimity in defeat earned her praise.
The king's magnanimity towards his enemies was legendary.
At a glance
Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
- Synonyms
- 1
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More examples
In contextThe leader showed great magnanimity by forgiving his rivals.
The duke had not taken advantage of this, but Bonaparte had later rewarded his magnanimity by having him put to death.
...and thirdly, I have I behaved exceedingly ill to you, and, consequently, feel it quite magnanimous not to hate you, which is the established rule on such occasions." "Pray, continue your magnanimity."
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Origin
noun
From Middle French magnanimité, from Old French [Term?], from Latin magnanimitās.