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US/ˌmæɡ.nəˈnɪm.ə.ti/
UK/ˌmæɡ.nəˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/
generous and forgiving behavior, especially toward an enemy or someone you have defeated
In context
The winner showed great magnanimity by praising his defeated rival.
She forgave the debt out of magnanimity, not duty.
Historians admire the king's magnanimity toward the conquered city.
Words that go with magnanimity
verb + noun
- show magnanimityThe coach showed magnanimity after the loss.
verb + preposition
- act with magnanimityHe acted with magnanimity toward his critics.
noun + preposition
- magnanimity in victoryMagnanimity in victory is a mark of a true leader.
- magnanimity towardThe treaty showed magnanimity toward the losers.
- an act of magnanimityReleasing the prisoners was an act of magnanimity.
adjective + noun
- great magnanimityShe forgave them with great magnanimity.