magnanimous

adjective
UK: /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
US: /mæɡˈnæn.ə.məs/

  1. Kind and generous, especially to someone you have defeated.

    1. The champion was magnanimous in victory, praising his opponent.
    2. She was magnanimous enough to forgive him for all the trouble he'd caused her even after everything.

  2. Showing a noble and generous spirit; not petty.

    1. It was very magnanimous of you to offer help.
    2. The queen was a magnanimous ruler, known for her compassion and understanding towards everyone.

Synonyms

generous charitable forgiving benevolent noble unselfish

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "magnanimous" in English means: Kind and generous, especially to someone you have defeated., Showing a noble and generous spirit; not petty..

The phonetic transcription of "magnanimous" is /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ in British English and /mæɡˈnæn.ə.məs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "magnanimous": generous, charitable, forgiving, benevolent, noble, unselfish.

Example usage of "magnanimous": "The champion was magnanimous in victory, praising his opponent.". More examples on the page.