magnanimity
UK/mægnə'nɪmɪtɪ/US/.mægnә'nimiti/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Generosity and nobility of spirit, especially toward rivals or the weak.
宽宏大量；慷慨大度。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun form of magnanimous: magnus (great) + anim (soul) + -ity = 'greatness of soul.' The quality of being big-hearted enough to forgive and rise above pettiness.
Root maj still carries 25 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.show magnanimity展现气度
- 2.rare magnanimity罕见的宽宏
- 3.magnanimity toward someone对某人的大度
Example Sentences
- 1.
He showed great magnanimity by congratulating the rival who beat him.
- 2.
The victors treated the defeated army with surprising magnanimity.