Großmütigkeit
magnanimousness, generous spirit
noun GROHSS-mue-tikh-kyte Rare
Usage Note
Großmütigkeit is the abstract quality of being großmütig — generously forgiving or giving, especially where one could justifiably demand more. Less common than Großzügigkeit (generosity with money/things) but more morally elevated.
Examples
"Die Großmütigkeit der Siegerin überraschte selbst ihre Gegner."
Natural Translation
The magnanimousness of the winner surprised even her opponents.
Literal Translation
The magnanimousness of-the winner surprised even her opponents.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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