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Mercifulness vs Magnanimity - What's the difference?

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Mercifulness is a related term of magnanimity.


As nouns the difference between mercifulness and magnanimity

is that mercifulness is the state of being merciful; mercy while magnanimity is the quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.

mercifulness

English

Noun

(es)
  • The state of being merciful; mercy.

    • magnanimity

    English

    (wikipedia magnanimity)

    Noun

  • The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.
  • That quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects.
    • (Webster 1913)

    Related terms

    * magnanimous