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magnanimous

/mæɡˈnænɪməs/
mag · nan · i · mous mæɡ · ˈnæn · ɪ · məs
English Definition
adj. generous noble forgiving
中文释义
宽宏大量的,慷慨的
Significado en Español
magnánimo, generoso
한국어 뜻
관대한, 아량 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
rộng lượng, hào hiệp
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
magn- (large) + anim (heart) + ous → magnanimous, generous.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “magnanimous”: Despite his victory, the champion remained magnanimous and praised his opponent''s skill.

  1. A generous
  2. B timid
  3. C selfish
  4. D anxious
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A — generous. “magnanimous” means adj. generous noble forgiving

Common questions about “magnanimous”

What does “magnanimous” mean?

magnanimous — adj. generous noble forgiving. In Chinese: 宽宏大量的,慷慨的.

How do you pronounce “magnanimous”?

magnanimous is pronounced /mæɡˈnænɪməs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mag · nan · i · mous.

Is “magnanimous” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. magnanimous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “magnanimous”?

magn- (large) + anim (heart) + ous → magnanimous, generous.

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