Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

magnanimity

/ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: mag-na-nim-i-ty
IPA: /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"...and thirdly, I have I behaved exceedingly ill to you, and, consequently, feel it quite magnanimous not to hate you, which is the established rule on such occasions." "Pray, continue your magnanimity.""
"…with an air of one allowing magnanimity to triumph over grief. "Nobody can blame you…""
"The duke had not taken advantage of this, but Bonaparte had later rewarded his magnanimity by having him put to death."

Etymology

From Middle French magnanimité, from Old French [Term?], from Latin magnanimitās.

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: magnanimité, magnanimitās

Usage

Inflected Forms

magnanimities (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

magnanimous

Synonyms

magnanimousness munificence largess largesse openhandedness

Questions

How do you pronounce magnanimity?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/.
What does magnanimity mean?: The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.
Where does magnanimity come from?: It is traced to Middle French.

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