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magnanimous

🇬🇧 UK/mæɡˈnæniməs/🇺🇸 US/mæg'nænimәs/
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Definitions

adj.

Generous, forgiving, and noble in spirit, especially toward a rival or less powerful person

宽宏大量的;慷慨大度的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
magngreat, large
+
animbreath, soul, spirit, life
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=magnanimous

Common Collocations

  • 1.[magnanimous/generous/noble] gesture[宽宏大量的/慷慨的/高尚的]姿态
  • 2.[magnanimous/forgiving] attitude[宽宏大量的/宽恕的]态度

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The magnanimous winner congratulated his opponent graciously.

  • 2.

    The magnanimous king pardoned all political prisoners.

  • 3.

    His magnanimous gesture reconciled the two families.

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