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.
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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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