magnanimous Antonyms

Meaning of magnanimous

Wordnet

magnanimous (s)

noble and generous in spirit

generous and understanding and tolerant

Webster

magnanimous (a.)

Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous character; a magnanimous conqueror.

Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish.

magnanimous Sentence Examples

  1. The magnanimous victor showed mercy to his defeated opponent.
  2. Her magnanimous heart extended forgiveness to those who had wronged her.
  3. The magnanimous gesture of the wealthy benefactor brought solace to the needy.
  4. With magnanimous spirit, he donated his inheritance to a charitable organization.
  5. Despite the insults heaped upon him, he remained magnanimous and refused to retaliate.
  6. The magnanimous leader extended an olive branch to his political adversaries.
  7. The magnanimous words of the author comforted the grief-stricken family.
  8. With magnanimous magnanimity, he accepted responsibility for the mistakes of others.
  9. The magnanimous donor remained anonymous, seeking no recognition for his generosity.
  10. The magnanimous act of the stranger saved the life of a helpless victim.

FAQs About the word magnanimous

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sublime, gallant, great,noble, honorable, high, big, valiant, lordly, worthy

sordid, degenerate, hateful, despicable, abominable, low, offensive, vicious, wretched, contemptible

The magnanimous victor showed mercy to his defeated opponent.

Her magnanimous heart extended forgiveness to those who had wronged her.

The magnanimous gesture of the wealthy benefactor brought solace to the needy.

With magnanimous spirit, he donated his inheritance to a charitable organization.