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Prodigality vs Magnanimity - What's the difference?

prodigality | magnanimity |

As nouns the difference between prodigality and magnanimity

is that prodigality is wasteful extravagance while magnanimity is the quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.

prodigality

English

Noun

(prodigalities)
  • Wasteful extravagance.
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  • Lavish generosity.

    • 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