'Magnanimity' definitions:
Definition of 'magnanimity'
(from WordNet)
noun
Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit [syn: munificence, largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness]
Definition of 'Magnanimity'
From: GCIDE
- Magnanimity \Mag`na*nim"i*ty\, n. [F. magnanimit['e], L. magnanimitas.] The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul; that quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'magnanimity'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- ambition,
- ambitiousness,
- benevolence,
- bigheartedness,
- bigness,
- bounteousness,
- bountifulness,
- bounty,
- careerism,
- charitableness,
- charity,
- chivalrousness,
- chivalry,
- climbing,
- condonation,
- consequence,
- disregard,
- distinction,
- easiness,
- easy purse strings,
- elevation,
- eminence,
- errantry,
- exaltation,
- fame,
- forbearance,
- forgiveness,
- forgivingness,
- free hand,
- freedom,
- freehandedness,
- freeheartedness,
- freeness,
- generosity,
- generousness,
- givingness,
- glory,
- graciousness,
- great heart,
- greatheartedness,
- greatness,
- greatness of heart,
- heroism,
- high-mindedness,
- hospitality,
- idealism,
- indulgence,
- kindness,
- knight-errantry,
- knightliness,
- largeheartedness,
- largeness,
- largess,
- lenience,
- leniency,
- lenity,
- liberality,
- liberalness,
- loftiness,
- lofty ambition,
- long-suffering,
- longanimity,
- magnanimousness,
- majesty,
- munificence,
- nobility,
- noble-mindedness,
- nobleness,
- notability,
- open hand,
- open heart,
- openhandedness,
- openheartedness,
- overlooking,
- patience,
- permissiveness,
- power-hunger,
- princeliness,
- prominence,
- renown,
- social climbing,
- status-seeking,
- sublimity,
- tolerance,
- toleration,
- unrevengefulness,
- unselfishness,
- vaulting ambition,
- welcome