magnanimity

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être extrêmement généreux et d'un grand cœur, en particulier dans l'octroi de cadeaux ou le pardon.

A noun referring to the quality of being extremely generous and liberal in spirit, especially in bestowing gifts or forgiveness.

indénombrable

1. Generosity in givingC1formal

   The quality of being extremely generous and liberal in bestowing gifts or favors.

   générosité dans le don

   • The philanthropist was known for his magnanimity toward the poor.
   • Her magnanimity in sharing her inheritance surprised everyone.
   • He showed magnanimity by donating a large sum to the hospital.

   Synonymesbeneficencebountifulnessbountygenerosityliberalityopenhandedness

   Antonymesmiserlinessniggardlinessparsimonystinginesstightfistedness

2. Nobility of spiritC1formal

   The ability to forgive or show kindness, especially after a conflict or insult.

   Magnanimité

   • The defeated king was treated with magnanimity by his conqueror.
   • She accepted his apology with magnanimity.
   • Such magnanimity is rare among politicians.

   Synonymesbenevolencebigheartednesscharityclemencyforgivenessgenerositygraciousnessleniencymercy

   Antonymesgrudgemeannesspettyresentmentspitevengefulness