Also means
magnanimity
Usage Note
Großherzigkeit literally great-heartedness, names a warm, forgiving generosity of feeling. It overlaps with Großmut but stresses the heart over noble principle. The adjective is großherzig. Rarely pluralised.
Examples
"Mit Großherzigkeit verzieh sie ihm den Verrat."
Natural Translation
With big-heartedness she forgave him the betrayal.
Literal Translation
With big-heartedness forgave she him the betrayal.
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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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