magnanimous

Meanings

• adjective

  showing generosity and forgiveness, especially towards a rival or former enemy.

  - "His magnanimous gesture of forgiveness surprised everyone."
  - "Despite his defeat, the magnanimous loser congratulated his opponent."

• adjective

  having or displaying a proud and noble spirit.

  - "The magnanimous lion ruled over its pride with dignity."
  - "The magnanimous hero saved the village, demonstrating great courage."

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Pronunciation

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2. /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

big-hearted , generous , great-hearted , large-hearted , unselfish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with magnanimous
grandiose , magniloquent , obsequious

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Variants

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magnanimous , magnanimously , magnanimousness , magnanimousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin magnanimus, meaning great-souled.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'magnanimous' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'magnanimous' has 11 letters, making it the longest English word that can be made using just the letters 'm', 'a', 'g', and 'n'.

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Related Concepts

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1. generosity: The quality of being kind and generous, willing to give or share something, especially money, time, or other possessions.

2. forgiveness: The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or offense, or the state of being pardoned.

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Quotes

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1. … and many of them retain a respectful Eisenhower-or-Kennedy-era view of America as Japan's usually "magnanimous" elder brother.

   - James Fallows,{it}Atlantic{/it},August 1989

2. … with the off-duty cops downing them as fast as he could pour, Leery could afford to be "magnanimous" and play the jukebox for the boys and girls.

   - Joseph Wambaugh,{it}The Delta Star{/it},1983

3. "No problem," I dismissed his concerns with a "magnanimous" flick of the wrist.

   - Tom Perrotta,{it}Joe College{/it},2000

4. Levesque was "magnanimous" in victory, immediately reassuring English-speaking Quebecers that they were still welcome in the province, an integral part of its history.

   - Mordecai Richler,{it}Atlantic{/it},June 1983

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Culture

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In literature, magnanimous characters are often depicted as noble and gracious, showing generosity and forgiveness towards their enemies. In art, magnanimous figures are often portrayed as larger-than-life heroes, symbolizing strength and courage.

How to Memorize "magnanimous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a grand, noble figure showing kindness and forgiveness towards an enemy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of generosity and noble spirit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin origin of the word: magnanimus, meaning great-souled.

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