English Synonym Finder

magnanimous

Definitions

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

Showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit.

Examples

Despite the harsh criticism he received, the leader remained magnanimous and chose to forgive his opponents.

It was a magnanimous gesture for the winner to share the prize money with the runner-up.

Synonyms

generous benevolent charitable altruistic forgiving noble big-hearted

Antonyms

selfish mean petty vindictive stingy spiteful malicious