Also means
generosity of spirit
Usage Note
Edelmut describes a noble generosity of spirit — the willingness to act magnanimously, forgive freely, and rise above petty self-interest. Slightly literary; closely related to Großmut but with a nobler, more aristocratic undertone.
Examples
"Mit Edelmut verzichtete er auf jeden Vorwurf."
Natural Translation
With magnanimity he refrained from any reproach.
Literal Translation
With magnanimity renounced he on every reproach.
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
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
- Eigenverantwortung personal responsibility, self-responsibility
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