1. generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful; showing noble and generous spirit
The magnanimous leader pardoned his defeated enemies.
O líder magnânimo perdoou seus inimigos derrotados.
2. characterized by or showing nobility of mind and generosity; lofty in spirit
She made a magnanimous gesture by donating her entire fortune to charity.
Ela fez um gesto magnânimo ao doar toda sua fortuna para a caridade.