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magnanimously

/mag-nan-uh-muhs/US // mægˈnæn ə məs //UK // (mæɡˈnænɪməs) //

大方地,大大方方地,大大方方的,大方的说

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
    • : high-minded; noble: a just and magnanimous ruler.
    • : proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.: a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness.

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Examples

  • Schieffer, by contrast, was more magnanimous and respectful.

  • Even Rachel Maddow, who wrote her doctoral thesis on AIDS reform in prisons, seemed surprised by the seemingly magnanimous move.

  • And how has this seemingly magnanimous gesture been received?

  • As such, he calls for liberals to be magnanimous, recognize trade-offs, and say that this trade-off was worth it.

  • This means that an agreement, when it finally emerges, will not be uplifting, elegant, and magnanimous.

  • This man is Jean Biencourt, commonly called Potrincourt, of noble birth and a magnanimous man.

  • With which magnanimous sentiment he turned on his clumsy heel, and entered his apartment again.

  • Ah you're so magnanimous that you shall have it for nothing!

  • Buck had something in him which taught him how to be magnanimous.

  • These magnanimous sentiments were supported by the vigor of his actions.