Word meaning
magnanimous
adjective · mag-NAN-ih-mus
What does magnanimous mean?
Magnanimous means generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
Magnanimous in a sentence
“The champion was magnanimous in victory and praised her opponent.”
Synonyms for magnanimous
- generous
- gracious
- big-hearted
Where does magnanimous come from?
From Latin magnus, "great," and animus, "soul."
How to remember magnanimous
- Say it out loud a few times: mag-NAN-ih-mus.
- Write one sentence of your own using magnanimous, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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