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View usage for: (mægnænɪməs) adjectiveIf you are magnanimous, you behave kindly and generously towards someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them. I was prepared to be magnanimous, prepared to feel compassion for him. He was a man capable of magnanimous gestures. Synonyms: generous, kind, noble, selfless More Synonyms of magnanimous magnanimously adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] 'You were right, and we were wrong,' he said magnanimously. magnanimous in British English (mæɡˈnænɪməs) adjectivegenerous and noble Derived forms magnanimously (magˈnanimously) adverb magnanimousness (magˈnanimousness) noun Word origin C16: from Latin magnanimus great-souled magnanimous in American English (mægˈnænəməs) adjective noble in mind; high-souled; esp., generous in overlooking injury or insult; rising above pettiness or meanness Derived forms magnanimously (magˈnanimously) adverb Word origin L magnanimus < magnus, great (see magni-) + animus, mind, soul (see animal) Examples of 'magnanimous' in a sentencemagnanimous Definition generous and forgiving, esp. towards a defeated enemy He was a man capable of magnanimous gestures. Synonyms kindly open-handed unstinting great-hearted ungrudging Opposites petty , selfish , resentful , small , vindictive , unforgiving , miserly Additional synonymsDefinition charitable In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions. Synonyms charitable, benign, benevolent, philanthropic, bountiful, bounteous, munificent, princelyDefinition generous They describe him as an idealist with a big heart. Synonyms generous, good, princely, noble, heroic, gracious, benevolent, disinterested, altruistic, unselfish, magnanimous, big-hearteda bluff, big-hearted man Synonyms kind, caring, warm, generous, noble, charitable, compassionate, gracious, benevolent, considerate, affable, altruistic, philanthropic, open-hearted, bountiful, unselfish, magnanimous, beneficent, well-disposed, kind-hearted, great-hearted, warm-hearted, bounteous, tender-hearted Nearby words ofmagnanimous - magisterial
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Additional synonymsDefinition giving freely Their bountiful host was serving a variety of wonderful dishes. Synonyms generous, kind, princely, liberal, charitable, hospitable, prodigal, open-handed, unstinting, beneficent, bounteous, munificent, ungrudging Definition kind or lenient in one's attitude towards others Some people take a less charitable view of his behaviour. Synonyms kind, understanding, forgiving, sympathetic, favourable, tolerant, indulgent, lenient, considerate, magnanimous, broad-mindedThey weren't always so free with their advice. Synonyms generous, willing, liberal, eager, lavish, charitable, hospitable, prodigal, bountiful, open-handed, unstinting, unsparing, bounteous, munificent, big (informal) Definition (of an amount of money) generous or large They will make a handsome profit on the property. Synonyms generous, large, princely, liberal, considerable, lavish, ample, abundant, plentiful, bountiful, sizable or sizeable Definition having high moral principles The President's hopes were high-minded, but too vague. Synonyms principled, moral, worthy, noble, good, fair, pure, ethical, upright, elevated, honourable, righteous, idealistic, virtuous, magnanimousDefinition considerate, friendly, and helpful He was a very kind man, full of common sense. Synonyms considerate, good, loving, kindly, understanding, concerned, friendly, neighbourly, gentle, generous, mild, obliging, sympathetic, charitable, thoughtful, benign, humane, affectionate, compassionate, clement, gracious, indulgent, benevolent, attentive, amiable, courteous, amicable, lenient, cordial, congenial, philanthropic, unselfish, propitious, beneficent, kind-hearted, bounteous, tender-hearted Definition very generous a munificent donation Synonyms generous, liberal, lavish, benevolent, rich, princely, free-handed, philanthropic, bountiful, magnanimous, open-handed, big-hearted, unstinting, beneficent, bounteous Definition having or showing high moral qualities He was an upright and noble man. Synonyms worthy, generous, upright, honourable, virtuous, magnanimousSynonyms generous, free, liberal, lavish, prodigal, bountiful, unstinting, munificentDefinition putting other people's interests before one's own Her generosity was entirely selfless. Synonyms unselfish, generous, altruistic, self-sacrificing, magnanimous, self-denying, ungrudging Additional synonymsDefinition concerned about other people's wishes and needs rather than one's own As a player he was unselfish, a true team man. Synonyms generous, selfless, noble, kind, liberal, devoted, humanitarian, charitable, disinterested, altruistic, self-sacrificing, magnanimous, self-denying |