magnanimous

[ mag-nan-uh-muhs ]

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Part of Speech adjective

Origin + Etymology

Mid-16th century; Latin from magnanimus (from magnus "great" + animus "soul") + -ous

Synonyms

noble benevolent unselfish generous greathearted

altruistic charitable considerate forgiving selfless

Antonyms

selfish uncharitable

mean petty stingy

Definition

1. high-minded; noble

2. generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness

Examples

1. A) He tried to stay magnanimous during his reign, treating everyone with respect and fairness. B) Her kind heart and magnanimous nature earned her many friends and powerful allies.

2. A) The king had learned long ago that being magnanimous with his enemies often won him new friends. B) His boss proved magnanimous when it came to her employees and their mistakes.

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