magnanimous
/mæg'næniməs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Generous and understanding and tolerant: Describes a person who is noble and forgiving, especially towards those who have wronged them or are less powerful.
- Noble and generous in spirit: Characterized by a high-minded, unselfish, and honorable nature that rises above pettiness or revenge.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent's effort.
- A truly magnanimous leader forgives past offenses and focuses on the future.
- His magnanimous offer to cover all the expenses surprised everyone.
Advanced Usage
- "to be magnanimous toward/in victory": To be generous and gracious after winning or succeeding.
- The champion was magnanimous in victory, immediately acknowledging the hard work of the runner-up.
- "magnanimous gesture": An action that shows great generosity of spirit.
- Donating the entire prize money to charity was a magnanimous gesture.
Variants and Related Words
- Magnanimity (noun): The quality of being magnanimous; generosity of spirit.
- He is known for his magnanimity and fairness.
- Magnanimously (adverb): In a magnanimous manner.
- She magnanimously declined to press charges.
Synonyms
- Generous: Willing to give more than is necessary or expected.
- Noble: Having fine personal qualities and high moral principles.
- Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly.
- Big-hearted: Kind and generous.
Antonyms
- Petty: Concerned with trivial matters, especially in a small-minded or spiteful way.
- Vindictive: Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
- Mean-spirited: Lacking generosity; unkind.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To take the magnanimous course/road: To choose the most generous and forgiving option available.
- Despite the provocation, he decided to take the magnanimous road and offer a truce.
- A magnanimous spirit: A person's inherent quality of being noble and generous.
- The crisis revealed her magnanimous spirit.
Adjective
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generous and understanding and tolerant
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a heart big enough to hold no grudges
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that's very big of you to be so forgiving
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a large and generous spirit
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a large heart
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magnanimous toward his enemies
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noble and generous in spirit
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a greathearted general
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a magnanimous conqueror
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