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magnanimousgenerous in forgiving an offender or enemy; unselfish

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: generous in forgiving an offender or enemy; unselfish

Pronunciation (IPA): /mæɡˈnænɪməs/

Korean meaning: 관대한, 아량이 있는, 고결한

Korean pronunciation: 매그-낸-너-머스 (강세: 낸)

Example Sentences

  • Despite losing the game, he was magnanimous enough to congratulate his opponent.
  • My boss was so magnanimous that he forgave me for accidentally deleting his vacation photos.
  • The magnanimous billionaire donated half of his fortune to charity.

magnanimous

ADJECTIVE

//mæɡˈnænɪməs//

generous in forgiving an offender or enemy; unselfish

magnanimous concept
💡 Concept

Graciously forgiving betrayal

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magnanimous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The anonymous accuser shows magnanimous mercy, turning unanimous condemnation into admiration.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/mæɡˈnænɪməs/
🇬🇧 UK/mæɡˈnænɪməs/

🌳Etymology

Rootmagn
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'magnanimous,' composed of 'magnus' (great) and 'animus' (soul/spirit). The word entered English through French and Latin, ultimately describing a greatness of soul or nobility of character.

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🎵Rhyme

unanimousanonymous
unanimous
anonymous

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📝Examples

Despite losing the game, he was magnanimous enough to congratulate his opponent.

😄 Fun example

My boss was so magnanimous that he forgave me for accidentally deleting his vacation photos.

The magnanimous billionaire donated half of his fortune to charity.

She showed a magnanimous attitude by not suing the person who rear-ended her car.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

generousnobleforgivingcharitablebenevolent

Antonyms

pettyvindictivemean

Related

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