C2adjectiveformalpsychologyrelationships
US/mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
UK/mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
kind and generous, especially toward someone you have beaten or who has hurt you
In context
He was magnanimous in victory and praised his opponent's effort.
It was magnanimous of her to forgive him so quickly.
The winning party made a magnanimous offer to work with its rivals.
Words that go with magnanimous
adjective + preposition
- magnanimous in victoryThe coach urged his players to be magnanimous in victory.
adjective + noun
- magnanimous gestureInviting her ex to the wedding was a magnanimous gesture.
- magnanimous offerThe company made a magnanimous offer to pay for all the repairs.
- magnanimous spiritHis magnanimous spirit won him friends even among old enemies.
adverb + adjective
- very magnanimousShe was very magnanimous about losing the election to her rival.