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

Lastly, there is the charity itself, which, for all its magnanimity, has glamorous roots. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 July 2024

This act of magnanimity has unintended repercussions. —Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024

His post-electoral remarks bespoke a magnanimity and forward-looking resolve atypical of politicians. —Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024

There has never been very much magnanimity in the MAGA movement. —Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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