magnanimously
1
7.5
- adverb
- /mæɡˈnænɪməsli/
- Formal
:
magnánimamente
- One Monday evening, when Charmian felt exceptionally relaxed because it was the day after her weekly broadcast, she magnanimously offered Glendora and our cook her Academy card.
Examples
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Odysseus offers to take Gryllus and his fellow victims with him when he leaves the island, including, he adds magnanimously, even the non-Greeks among them.
Academic text (1997) -
He magnanimously offered a little smile to the rest of the table.
Fiction book (1992) -
And you were right about the music," said Tom magnanimously.
Fiction book (1994) -
After a beat, Charlie magnanimously gestures for Leopold to go first.
Fiction book (2001) -
"Since I got a deal on it, and since your grandmother worked at Rookwood," he smiled magnanimously, "I think I could let it go for five."
Fiction book (1998) -
He forgave me magnanimously and suggested I drink acorn coffee for my catarrh.
Fiction book (1997) -
Later, of course, he would magnanimously excuse her behavior to viewers, insincerely sympathizing with the emotional trauma she had endured, thus coming off as a fearless reporter and a compassionate guy.
Fiction book (1991) -
She magnanimously forgave her rival for the mistakes made during the competition.
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Even though they disagreed, he magnanimously offered his help to his opponent.
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The manager magnanimously decided to give the credit to the entire team rather than taking it all for himself.
Synonyms
49
2.0
In a way that gives more money or help than expected
41
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
16
4.8
In a kind way that shows forgiveness to someone in need
11
1.0
Being gentle and caring to other people
10
3.9
In a generous way that gives a lot
5
3.9
In a kind and generous way that forgives others
1
4.6
In a kind way that tries to help other people
1
4.6
In a generous and plentiful way
1
8.5
In a very generous way without holding back
To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry
In a kind and generous way
In a generous way that gives a lot
In a generous way when giving money or rewards
Someone gives large gifts or money in a very generous way
Antonyms
How Generous
Surface Forms
Morphology
magnanimously = magnanimous (semi-transparent) = magn + anim + ous + ly
The adverbial form is clearly derived from the adjective 'magnanimous'.
Etymology
Magnanimously comes from the Latin words magnus ('great') and animus ('soul' or 'spirit'), and you can see magnus in magnificent and animus in animated. So, to act magnanimously is to have a 'great spirit' and be generous and forgiving, even to a rival.