magnanimous
generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party
Word origin: From Latin magnus, great, and animus, soul.
Magnanimous in a sentence
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In victory she was magnanimous, praising the very opponents she had defeated.
The committee was magnanimous toward the junior scholar's flawed first draft, framing its errors as opportunities for growth.
Using “magnanimous” well
Magnanimous describes a person who is generous and forgiving, particularly toward a rival or someone in a weaker position. It implies a noble, large-hearted attitude rather than simple kindness.
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