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magnanimity

[/mæɡˈnænɪməti/]
nounfemininepl: magnanimities
magnanimidade
1. The quality of being generous, noble, and forgiving; greatness of soul or spirit
He showed magnanimity by forgiving his former enemy.
Ele demonstrou magnanimidade ao perdoar seu antigo inimigo.
2. The capacity to endure hardship or suffering with dignity and without complaint
The patient faced her illness with magnanimity and courage.
A paciente enfrentou sua doença com magnanimidade e coragem.
3. Loftiness of purpose; nobility of character
The leader's magnanimity inspired confidence in his followers.
A magnanimidade do líder inspirou confiança em seus seguidores.
Synonyms
generositynobilityhigh-mindednessgreatness of soulgraciousnessclemencymagnanimousness
Antonyms
pettinessmeannessvindictivenessspitesmallnessresentment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
magnanimidade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
magnanimidade
Standard usage, formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
magnanimidade
Standard usage, more common in formal speech
Portugal
magnanimidade
Standard usage, literary and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

with magnanimity
in a spirit of magnanimity
show magnanimity toward someone
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