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magnanimous
[ mag-nan-uh-muhs ]
adjective
- generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness:
to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
Synonyms: , ,
- high-minded; noble:
a just and magnanimous ruler.
- proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.:
a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness.
magnanimous
/ æɡˈæɪə /
adjective
- generous and noble
Derived Forms
- ˈԲԾdzܲԱ, noun
- ˈԲԾdzܲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·Բi·dzܲ· adverb
- ·Բi·dzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲm·Բi·dzܲ adjective
- un·Բi·dzܲ· adverb
- un·Բi·dzܲ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of magnanimous1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of magnanimous1
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Example Sentences
This time, on Tuesday evening, Trump is expected to return to the House chamber with a less magnanimous message that asserts a more muscular presidency wielding unparalleled executive power.
Zelenskyy bristled at that, but said nothing even as Trump tried to sound magnanimous for taking Ukraine’s natural resources in exchange for helping the country survive the unwanted invasion from Russia.
We’re trying to be magnanimous here and express our appreciation for this best picture nomination and the four others you gave us.
"Ecowas therefore refutes any suggestion that such a generous and magnanimous country would become a state sponsor of terrorism," it read.
I get it: it’s easier to “bridge divides” when you’ve won, to be magnanimous when you don’t feel threatened.
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