GRE vocabulary

Magnanimity

The quality of being generously noble in mind and heart, especially in forgiving injury or insult; high-mindedness.

Example

"Despite the harsh criticism, the senator responded with magnanimity, focusing on the future rather than dwelling on past grievances."

From Latin magnanimitas, from magnus 'great' + animus 'soul, spirit'.

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