magnanimous

• Décrit une personne très généreuse ou indulgente, en particulier envers un rival ou une personne moins influente.

Describes a person who is very generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful.

1. Generous and forgivingC1formal

   Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

   Généreux et indulgent

   • The king was magnanimous in victory, sparing the lives of his enemies.
   • She showed a magnanimous spirit by forgiving her colleague's mistake.
   • His magnanimous donation helped build the new library.

   Synonymesbenevolentbigheartedcharitableforgivinggenerousgreatheartedhigh-mindedlenientmercifulnoble

   Antonymesgrudgingmeanpettyresentfulspitefulvindictive