CEFR C1

magnanimous

adjective

Meaning

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

Examples

The wealthy philanthropist made a magnanimous donation to the struggling charity.
She was magnanimous in victory, refusing to gloat over her opponent.

Synonyms: generous, benevolent, charitable, big-hearted

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magnanimous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /mæɡˈnænɪməs/

Definition

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

Examples

The wealthy philanthropist made a magnanimous donation to the struggling charity.
She was magnanimous in victory, refusing to gloat over her opponent.
His magnanimous gesture of offering a truce surprised everyone.

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