Meaning & use
magnanimous
Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
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The winning coach was magnanimous in victory, praising the losing team's effort.
She remained magnanimous even after her opponent tried to discredit her.
A note on using this word
Magnanimity implies rising above pettiness, often after a conflict; it suggests generosity of spirit rather than material giving.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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