magnanimity

/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌmag-nə-ˈni-mə-tē/ (ame, mw)

magnanimity — noun

1. a generous willingness to forgive and treat an opponent fairly, especially after

1.名詞C2
釋義

a generous willingness to forgive and treat an opponent fairly, especially after you have won or been hurt.

例句

After the final match, Kofi showed magnanimity and praised the losing captain.

show magnanimity after beating an opponent

Élise answered the rude email with magnanimity and a calm friendly note.

with magnanimity in replying to an insult

同義詞
  • generosity

    broader; can describe giving or kindness in many situations, not mainly after conflict

  • graciousness

    stresses polite warmth and good manners more than forgiveness

  • forgiveness

    focuses on letting go of anger; magnanimity also suggests dignity and fairness

反義詞
  • pettiness

    small-minded behaviour that holds onto minor insults

  • spite

    a wish to hurt or embarrass someone instead of treating them generously

文法句型

show magnanimity

display magnanimity

with magnanimity

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and somewhat formal. It often follows verbs like show or display when someone responds generously after conflict, competition, or unfair treatment.

常見錯誤

❌Her magnanimity bought coffee for everyone in the office.
✅Her generosity bought coffee for everyone in the office.
💡magnanimity is more specific: it usually means being generous toward someone you could resent or punish.
❌He has a magnanimity personality after winning arguments.
✅He has a magnanimous personality after winning arguments.
💡magnanimity is the noun; magnanimous is the adjective.