magnanimous
Magnanimous (adj) means Generous and noble-minded, especially in forgiving an insult or overlooking a wrong. Example: “Despite winning easily, she was magnanimous in victory and praised her opponent.”
How to use magnanimous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBig-hearted and generous, especially when someone could easily have been petty or vindictive instead.
Word forms
more magnanimous comparative, most magnanimous superlative
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Etymology
From Latin magnanimus, from magnus ("great") + animus ("spirit, mind").
Rhymes for magnanimous
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What does “magnanimous” mean?
The word “magnanimous” means generous and noble-minded, especially in forgiving an insult or overlooking a wrong. In plain terms, big-hearted and generous, especially when someone could easily have been petty or vindictive instead.
How do you pronounce “magnanimous”?
“Magnanimous” is pronounced mag-NAN-ih-muhs (/mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ in IPA).
How do you use “magnanimous” in a sentence?
Here is “magnanimous” used in a sentence: “Despite winning easily, she was magnanimous in victory and praised her opponent.”
What part of speech is “magnanimous”?
“Magnanimous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “magnanimous” come from?
The word “magnanimous” comes from Latin. From Latin magnanimus, from magnus ("great") + animus ("spirit, mind").
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