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- [mag-nuh-nim-i-tee]
- /ˌmæg nəˈnɪm ɪ ti/
- /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mag-nuh-nim-i-tee]
- /ˌmæg nəˈnɪm ɪ ti/
Definitions of magnanimity word
- noun plural magnanimity the quality of being magnanimous. 1
- noun plural magnanimity a magnanimous act. 1
- noun magnanimity The fact or condition of being magnanimous; generosity. 1
- noun magnanimity greatness 1
- uncountable noun magnanimity Magnanimity is kindness and generosity towards someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them. 0
- noun magnanimity generosity 0
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Origin of magnanimity
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English magnanimite < Latin magnanimitās. See magnanimous, -ity
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Parts of speech for Magnanimity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
magnanimity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for magnanimity
noun magnanimity
- philanthropy — altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes.
- chivalry — Chivalry is polite, kind, and unselfish behaviour, especially by men towards women.
- nobility — the noble class or the body of nobles in a country.
- high-minded — having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings.
- fairness — the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
Antonyms for magnanimity
noun magnanimity
- selfishness — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- meanness — the state or quality of being mean.
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