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magnanimous

[/mæɡˈnænɪməs/]
adjective
magnânimo
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.
Synonyms
generousnoblegraciousforgivingbenevolentaltruistichigh-mindedcharitable
Antonyms
pettyvindictivespitefulselfishmean-spiritedunforgivinggrudging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
magnânimo
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
magnânimo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
magnânimo
standard usage
Portugal
magnânimo
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a magnanimous spirit
magnanimous gesture
magnanimous heart
show magnanimity
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