/mæɡˈnænɪməs/

mag·nani·mous

BrE /mæɡˈnænɪməs/

NAmE /mæɡˈnænɪməs/

(formal)

kind, generous and forgiving, especially towards an enemy or a rival

a magnanimous gesture

He was magnanimous in defeat and praised his opponent’s skill.

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mag·na·nim·ity

BrE /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/

NAmE /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪməti/

[U]

She accepted the criticism with magnanimity.

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mag·nani·mous·ly

BrE /mæɡˈnænɪməsli/

NAmE /mæɡˈnænɪməsli/