Magnanimous: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Magnanimous adjective. Generous and forgiving, especially towards a rival or someone weaker.
How to say it
mag-NAN-ih-mus/mæɡˈnænɪməs/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (NAN).
Magnanimous in a sentence
Magnanimous in victory, she praised her opponent’s courage.
It was magnanimous of him to share the credit with the whole team.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- generous
- big-hearted
- gracious
- charitable
Opposite:
- petty
- mean-spirited
Where magnanimous comes from
From Latin magnus, great, and animus, mind or soul.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
It was _____ of him to share the credit with the whole team.
- magnanimous
- complacent
- ascetic
Show the answer
magnanimous: It was magnanimous of him to share the credit with the whole team.