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Magnanimity — Mag na*nim i*ty, n. [F. magnanimit[ e], L. magnanimitas.] The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul; that quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
magnanimity — index charity, clemency, condonation, indulgence, largess (generosity), longanimity, philanthropy … Law dictionary
magnanimity — (n.) mid 14c., loftiness of thought or purpose, from O.Fr. magnanimité high mindedness, generosity of spirit, from L. magnanimitatem (nom. magnanimitas) greatness of soul, high mindedness, from magnanimus having a great soul, from magnus great… … Etymology dictionary
magnanimity — [mag΄nə nim′ə tē] n. [ME magnanimite] 1. the quality or state of being magnanimous 2. pl. magnanimities a magnanimous act … English World dictionary
Magnanimity — The magnanimity of Alexander towards the captive Porus. Magnanimity (derived from the Latin roots magn great, and animus, mind, literally means greatly generous) is the virtue of being great of mind and heart. It encompasses, usually, a refusal… … Wikipedia
magnanimity — n. 1) to display, show magnanimity towards 2) great magnanimity * * * [ˌmægnə nɪmɪtɪ] show magnanimity towards great magnanimity to display … Combinatory dictionary
magnanimity — [[t]mæ̱gnənɪ̱mɪti[/t]] N UNCOUNT Magnanimity is kindness and generosity towards someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them. [FORMAL] We will have to show magnanimity in victory... The father of one victim spoke with… … English dictionary
magnanimity — magnanimous ► ADJECTIVE ▪ generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person. DERIVATIVES magnanimity noun magnanimously adverb. ORIGIN from Latin magnus great + animus soul … English terms dictionary
magnanimity — noun (plural ties) Date: 14th century 1. the quality of being magnanimous ; loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity 2. a magnanimous act … New Collegiate Dictionary
magnanimity — /mag neuh nim i tee/, n., pl. magnanimities for 2. 1. the quality of being magnanimous. 2. a magnanimous act. [1300 50; ME magnanimite < L magnanimitas. See MAGNANIMOUS, ITY] * * * … Universalium
