magnanimity

noun

mag·​na·​nim·​i·​ty ˌmag-nə-ˈni-mə-tē 

plural magnanimities

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

He had the magnanimity to forgive her for lying about him.

2

: a magnanimous act

… the great magnanimities between soldiers …

—Katharine Tynan

Examples of magnanimity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump’s magnanimity comes as China and the United States are in a contest for global leadership, with some of America’s traditional allies rethinking their strategies. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Trump, for his part, spun the Fund as yet more evidence of his magnanimity. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 24 May 2026

But Beijing’s magnanimity isn’t going to transform the continent’s economy. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 May 2026

His magnanimity did not last long. — Ana Ceballos follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for magnanimity

• anonymity
• equanimity
• unanimity
• dimity
• proximity
• sublimity

Kids Definition

magnanimity

noun

mag·​na·​nim·​i·​ty ˌmag-nə-ˈnim-ət-ē 

plural magnanimities

1

: nobility of character : high-mindedness

2

: a magnanimous act