magnanimous

adjective

mag-ˈna-nə-məs How to pronounce magnanimous (audio)
Definition of magnanimousnext
as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature a magnanimous donation to the town's animal shelter

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Recent Examples of magnanimous Wilson was magnanimous in victory. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 In person, Magyar gives every indication of being magnanimous and down-to-earth, smiling easily, thanking everyone profusely, and treating his son with what looks like authentic affection, even when the cameras aren’t rolling. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026 For the record, the ever-magnanimous CBS Sports president David Berson welcomed Amazon aboard during a recent call with reporters, although his acknowledgment of the newcomer came with a bit of a caveat. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Your inspiration zone is showered with good fortune, thanks to magnanimous Jupiter beginning to roll forward there. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnanimous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimous
  1. noble
  2. great
  3. honorable
  4. high
  5. gallant
  6. sublime
Adjective
  • The historic home, situated between Via Rodari and Piazza Roma, dates to the 16th and 17th centuries and takes its name from a noble clan that included Pope Innocent XI, head of the Catholic Church in the late 1600s.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Next weekend’s slate of new releases looks a lot like this week’s leaderboards — a ton of bright contenders who will engage in a noble, if doomed effort to topple the reigning kings.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of noble
Adjective
  • Ryan Eckley did great holding — good job stepping in on our operation, which was awesome.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Scott made it to her feet and was allowed to continue, which wasn't the greatest decision by the referee.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Cornerback Juice Clarke, who started eight games last season and also was an honorable-mention selection, and safety Mac Resetich are back for their senior seasons.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ingrid is an honorable and moral friend who facilitates her death while staying in a neighboring room.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of honorable
Adjective
  • The exterior features unique blue accents and matching blue high-performance brake calipers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • One part of this offensive doctrine is the persistent but unpredictable attacks on tankers leaving the Gulf – so as to keep oil prices high.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of high
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • Florence and Cinque Terre are similarly iconic, drawing visitors with Renaissance art, pastel-colored villages, and sublime coastal views.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As a refined grand-touring convertible, the Amalfi Spider is sublime.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sublime

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