| word | magnanimous |
|---|---|
| definition | (1) Showing a lofty and courageous spirit. (2) Generous and forgiving. |
| eg_sentence | She was magnanimous in victory, saying she'd been lucky to win and praising her opponent's effort. |
| explanation | The basic meaning of magnanimity is “greatness of spirit.” Thus, magnanimity is the opposite of pettiness or “smallness.” A truly magnanimous person can lose without complaining and win without gloating. Angry disputes can sometimes be resolved when one side makes a magnanimous gesture toward the other. And it's the mark of magnanimity to give credit to everyone who worked on a project even if you'd rather it all went to you. |
| IPA | mægˈnænəməs |
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