magnanimous

Meaning

Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.

generous and forgiving; noble in spirit; showing great generosity

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

Example Sentences

His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.

The king was magnanimous in victory and forgave his enemies.

He was magnanimous in victory, praising his opponent.

Synonyms

generous, charitable, benevolent, noble, kind, forgiving

Entry 1

generous, charitable, benevolent

Entry 2

generous, noble, benevolent

Entry 3

generous, charitable, noble, kind, forgiving

Antonyms

selfish, petty, mean, vindictive

Entry 1

selfish, petty, mean

Entry 2

petty, mean, vindictive

Entry 3

selfish, petty, vindictive

Collocations

magnanimous gesture, magnanimous spirit, magnanimous leader, magnanimous act

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magnanimous gesture, magnanimous spirit, magnanimous leader

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magnanimous gesture, magnanimous act, magnanimous leader, magnanimous spirit