Großmut

magnanimity

noun GROHS-moot Rare

Also means

generosity of spirit

Usage Note

Großmut is noble magnanimity, especially toward a defeated opponent. Note it is feminine despite ending in -mut, unlike der Mut. The adjective is großmütig. Rarely pluralised.

Examples

"Der Sieger zeigte Großmut gegenüber dem Verlierer."

Natural Translation

The victor showed magnanimity toward the loser.

Literal Translation

The victor showed magnanimity toward the loser.

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