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magnanimous

//mæɡˈnænɪməs//
English Definition
Generous and forgiving.
中文释义
宽宏大量的;有雅量的
Example Sentence

Magnanimous in defeat, the chess master spent an hour explaining to his opponent exactly where his own strategy had failed.

这位棋手输得大度,花了一小时向对手详细解释自己的策略败在何处。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
同 magnanimity → 大度的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “magnanimous”?

  1. A Sharp in taste or smell; caustic.
  2. B Secretive; stealthy.
  3. C Generous and forgiving.
  4. D Not aware; unintentional.
Show answer

C — Generous and forgiving.. “magnanimous” means Generous and forgiving..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Generous and forgiving.”?

  1. A furtive
  2. B magnanimous
  3. C pungent
  4. D unwitting
Show answer

B — magnanimous. “magnanimous” means Generous and forgiving..

Common questions about “magnanimous”

What does “magnanimous” mean?

magnanimous — Generous and forgiving.. In Chinese: 宽宏大量的;有雅量的.

How do you pronounce “magnanimous”?

magnanimous is pronounced //mæɡˈnænɪməs//.

How is “magnanimous” used in a sentence?

Magnanimous in defeat, the chess master spent an hour explaining to his opponent exactly where his own strategy had failed. (这位棋手输得大度,花了一小时向对手详细解释自己的策略败在何处。)

What are synonyms for “magnanimous”?

generous, forgiving, benevolent — all close in meaning to magnanimous (Generous and forgiving.).

What is the opposite of “magnanimous”?

petty, vindictive — each the opposite of magnanimous (Generous and forgiving.).

Is “magnanimous” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. magnanimous is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “magnanimous”?

同 magnanimity → 大度的。

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