magnanimity
pronunciation
How to pronounce magnanimity in British English:
UK [ˌmæɡnə'nɪmətɪ]
How to pronounce magnanimity in American English:
US [ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti]
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- Noun:
- liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
Word Origin
- magnanimity (n.)
- mid-14c., "loftiness of thought or purpose," from Old French magnanimité "high-mindedness, generosity of spirit," from Latin magnanimitatem (nominative magnanimitas) "greatness of soul, high-mindedness," from magnanimus "having a great soul," from magnus "great" (see magnate) + animus "mind, soul, spirit" (see animus). Probably a loan-translation of Greek megalopsykhos "high-souled, generous" (Aristotle) or megathymus "great-hearted."
Example
- 1. Because of the magnanimity of his plans for reconstruction .
- 2. Yet mr morsi has shown little magnanimity .
- 3. As usual , the authorities showed their supposed magnanimity by letting out some political prisoners for the holidays .
- 4. Mr singh 's defence , that to let pakistan air fictive grievances was a tribute to indian magnanimity and strength , looked weak .
- 5. In a rare display of magnanimity in the other direction , north korea has released a fishing vessel it claims had strayed into its territory ; the crew of south koreans and chinese have now gone home .