Magnanimous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Noble and generous in spirit; "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The magnanimous gesture of donating to charity has earned her widespread respect and admiration.
- Alexander the Great was a magnanimous leader who allowed his conquered enemies to retain their cultural practices.
- Her decision to forgive her cheating ex-boyfriend was a magnanimous act that surprised everyone.
- The CEO's magnanimous offer to donate to the community center has helped raise funds for the children's education program.
- After winning the lawsuit, the company made a magnanimous decision to donate a portion of the settlement to the victims' families.
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Meaning 2
Generous and understanding and tolerant; "a heart big enough to hold no grudges"; "that's very big of you to be so forgiving"; "a large and generous spirit"; "a large heart"; "magnanimous toward his enemies".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her apology was magnanimous, offering a genuine acknowledgment of her mistake and a promise to do better.
- His generous forgiveness was seen as magnanimous, and the entire family benefited from the reunion that followed.
- Despite their tumultuous history, her new employer showed magnanimous treatment of his predecessor's family.
- Her behavior during the mediation session was exemplary and many viewed it as a demonstration of a magnanimous approach.
- She consistently displays magnanimous traits when speaking publicly, recognizing both friends and adversaries who played key roles.