magnanimity
the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies
Word origin: From Latin magnus, great, and animus, soul.
Magnanimity in a sentence
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The victorious general showed magnanimity by allowing the defeated soldiers to return home unharmed.
In a striking display of magnanimity, the defeated candidate praised her opponent's vision and pledged her full support.
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The treaty's terms were deliberately blank, allowing each side to interpret the key clauses in whatever way best suited its own interests.
Using “magnanimity” well
Magnanimity is generosity of spirit, especially the willingness to forgive or be gracious toward rivals and the weak. It connotes nobility of character, not mere material giving.
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