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μεγαλοφροσύνη

μεγαλοφροσύνη, greatness of mind

μεγᾰλο-φροσύνη, ἡ,
  • greatness of mind, Pl. Smp. 194b, Isoc. 9.27, IG 7.2713.10 (Oratio Neronis), Philostr. VS 2.1.3; ὑπὸ μεγαλοφροσύνης magnanimously, Hdt. 7.136.
      • 2 in bad sense, pride, arrogance, ib. 24; μ. γένους pride of family, Antipho 4.3.2: pl., proud thoughts, AP 5.298 (Agath.).
    • II elevation of thought, Longin. 7.3, Demetr. Eloc. 298; ὕψος -φροσύνης ἀπήχημα Longin. 9.2.

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