Synonyms for magnanimity
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Generosity
generosity, liberality, munificence, unselfishness, largesse, nobility, high-mindedness, open-handedness, bounty
2. Greatness
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.
Forms
- Plural
- magnanimities → generosities, liberalities, munificences, unselfishnesses…
Example sentences
- generosity Two traits of Americans are generosity and energy.
- munificence Unfortunately, munificence is not one of the salient features of my husband.
- heroism Ivan thanked Rima for her heroism.
- toleration There is no question of toleration.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| magnanimity | steady | |
| generosity | rising | |
| liberality | falling | |
| unselfishness | steady | |
| munificence | steady | |
| heroism | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- bounty2
- 7 letters
- heroism4
- 8 letters
- nobility4, largesse2
- 9 letters
- greatness2, nobleness
- 10 letters
- generosity5, toleration4, liberality5
- 11 letters
- forbearance3, munificence
- 13 letters
- unselfishness
- 15 letters
- magnanimousness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bounty2 = 2 syllables).