Magnanimity comes from the Latin "magnanimitas," meaning "greatness of spirit," and it has traditionally been used to describe someone who is generous, forgiving, and rises above pettiness or vindictiveness, especially someone who can forgive an insult or an injury. In classical and medieval philosophy, magnanimity was seen as a virtue, one of the highest human qualities, closely associated with greatness of soul and nobility of spirit.
Yet, despite its noble meaning, the usage of the word "magnanimity" has been declining over the years. Is this because of the modern English tendency towards simplification, or in today’s world full of extremism, hatred, and vindictiveness, has magnanimity lost its relevance? What do you think?
