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

Courage is the habit of moving forward despite fear, and its associated virtues include perseverance, resilience, and magnanimity. —Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025

As Trump’s second term commences, this magnanimity may be at stake. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

That level of humility and magnanimity would go a long way these days. —Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024

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

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