magnanimity
Origin of magnanimity
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How to use magnanimity in a sentence
With soldierly magnanimity, Khan returned most of the lavish gifts given him by the king.
Yet, sadly, neither talent nor ambition cultivates prudence, wisdom, love, or magnanimity.
In this imagined West Bank, anything the Palestinians “get” will be a reflection of Israeli magnanimity, not Palestinian rights.
The virtue of generosity that may best capture the biased version is probably magnanimity.
Why Favoritism Is Virtuous: The Case Against Fairness | Stephen T. Asma | December 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTLEO magnanimity is your watchword, combining the notions of generosity and nobility.
She could not but feel the triumph to which circumstances had borne her, though magnanimity restrained its manifestation.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottAnd Honcy-Bee, overcome by his magnanimity and his goodness, felt for him the love of a daughter for a father.
Honey-Bee | Anatole FranceHe regretted and deplored the magnanimity of his Emperor in giving to his people, so soon, a modern constitution.
The Dragon Painter | Mary McNeil FenollosaI feel that I can, with confidence, rely upon the magnanimity and forbearance of my patrons, under this state of things.
Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee Patriot | William Gannaway BrownlowWith a grand magnanimity she saddled that cry of mine upon our child, conceiving it to be the name of some lost darling of mine.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
British Dictionary definitions for magnanimity
/ (ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪtɪ) /
generosity
Origin of magnanimity
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