| 单词 | magnanimous |
| 释义 | magnanimous (once / 950 pages) adj A magnanimous person has a generous spirit. Letting your little sister have the last of the cookies, even though you hadn't eaten since breakfast, would be considered a magnanimous act. Magnanimous comes from Latin magnus "great" and animus "soul," so it literally describes someone who is big-hearted. A person can show that over-sized spirit by being noble or brave, or by easily forgiving others and not showing resentment. It implies superiority, and is something you should say of others rather than of yourself. Being magnanimous doesn't require doling out tons of cash — just being an understanding and tolerant soul will do the trick. WORD FAMILYmagnanimous: magnanimity, magnanimously, magnanimousness+/magnanimity: magnanimities USAGE EXAMPLESHe struck a tone that was meant to be both magnanimous and statesmanlike. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) “The United States was magnanimous after defeating Japan. It did not impose harsh terms. If anything, the U.S. provided very generous support, humanitarian and economic.” Seattle Times(Dec 24, 2016) Despite Bush’s bitter disappointment at his loss to Democrat Bill Clinton, he left a magnanimous handwritten letter in the Oval Office. The Guardian(Dec 04, 2016) 1adj noble and generous in spirit a magnanimous conqueror Syn greathearted noble having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character 2adj generous and understanding and tolerant magnanimous toward his enemies Syn big, large generous not petty in character and mind |
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