magnanimity
gb/mˈæɡnənɪmɪti/ us/mˈæɡnənɪmɪti/
C1
Inglés
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
C1
property
1
generosity toward an opponent
being kind and forgiving, even to someone who treated you badly
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s magnanimity (toward [someone])
Error frecuente:
Magnanimity is about generosity or forgiveness, not simply being ‘big’ or physically strong (it comes from Latin ‘great-minded’).
Sinónimos
generosity (Broader; not always directed at an opponent.)
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forbearance (Emphasizes patient self-control and not retaliating.)
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clemency (Often used for mercy shown by someone in authority.)
Antónimos
pettiness (Focus on small grievances instead of rising above them.)
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spite (Desire to hurt or offend, especially in response to feeling wronged.)
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vindictiveness (Strong wish for revenge rather than forgiveness.)
Colocaciones
show magnanimity
|display magnanimity
|an act of magnanimity
|a gesture of magnanimity
|magnanimity toward an opponent
|magnanimity in victory
|magnanimity after the dispute
|political magnanimity
|rare magnanimity
|unexpected magnanimity
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|morality
|conflict
Ejemplos
- In defeat, she showed magnanimity by congratulating her rival and thanking her team.
- His magnanimity after the argument made it easier for everyone to move on.
- The judge praised the victim’s magnanimity in accepting the apology.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He showed magnanimity and forgave them.
- She thanked her opponent with magnanimity.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
property
2
noble, high-minded character
a noble way of thinking that is not selfish
Patrón de uso:
magnanimity of [someone]
Error frecuente:
Don’t confuse magnanimity with ‘ambition’ or ‘confidence’; it describes moral largeness, not drive or self-belief.
Sinónimos
nobility (Focuses on honorable character; can also mean aristocratic status.)
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largeness of spirit (More descriptive and less formal than magnanimity.)
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high-mindedness (Emphasizes principled thinking and ideals.)
Antónimos
small-mindedness (Lack of generosity or breadth of outlook.)
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selfishness (Prioritizing one’s own advantage over fairness or kindness.)
Colocaciones
great magnanimity
|true magnanimity
|magnanimity of spirit
|a sense of magnanimity
|known for magnanimity
|magnanimity and humility
|magnanimity and compassion
|public magnanimity
|personal magnanimity
|moral magnanimity
Temas
personality
|morality
|values
Ejemplos
- Her magnanimity was evident in the way she treated everyone with respect, regardless of status.
- The biography presents him as a leader of unusual magnanimity and restraint.
- Magnanimity is hard to sustain when you feel you’ve been treated unfairly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- People admired his magnanimity.
- Magnanimity is a kind of noble character.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
magnanimity
AFI
GB/mˈæɡnənɪmɪti/
US/mˈæɡnənɪmɪti/
Sílabas y acento
mag - nan - im - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mag)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: magnanimity
- Plural: magnanimity
Familia de palabras
Core family
magnanimous
adjective C1
magnanimously
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
petty
adjective B2
ungenerous
adjective
Expresiones
a gesture of magnanimity
1/ə d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ əv mˈæɡnənɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
symbolic generous action
a small action to show kindness
Ejemplos
- As a gesture of magnanimity, the company offered to cover the customer’s expenses.
- The president’s visit was presented as a gesture of magnanimity after years of tension.
- She sent a friendly message as a gesture of magnanimity.
an act of magnanimity
1/ən ˈækt əv mˈæɡnənɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
a generous, forgiving act
one generous or forgiving action
Ejemplos
- In an act of magnanimity, he withdrew his complaint after hearing the explanation.
- Her donation to the rival charity was seen as an act of magnanimity.
- They called the apology an act of magnanimity, not weakness.
magnanimity in victory
1/mˈæɡnənɪmɪti ˈɪn vˈɪktɚi/
fixed phrase
formal
graciousness after winning
being kind after you win
Ejemplos
- The coach praised the team’s magnanimity in victory as much as their skill.
- Magnanimity in victory helps keep a rivalry respectful.
- Her magnanimity in victory won over even her harshest critics.
show magnanimity
1/ʃˈoʊ mˈæɡnənɪmɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
act generously and forgive
to be kind and forgiving
Ejemplos
- He chose to show magnanimity and thanked them for their honesty.
- After winning, she showed magnanimity toward her critics.
- Leaders are expected to show magnanimity in public.