Today’s word of the day is ‘Magnanimous.’ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] magnanimous [/responsivevoice] [ mag-nan–uh-muhs ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.
It means:
1. Kind
2. Generous
3. Charitable
4. Noble
How is the word ‘Magnanimous’ pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Udaar
2. Spanish – Magnánimo
3. French – Magnanime
4. Mandarin – Tǎndàng
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. The magnanimous and intrepid Logan resolved on making an effort to save him.
2. She knew, indeed, that he had a magnanimous soul and a kind heart.
3. There was a sting in that thought, too; but he struggled to be magnanimous.
4. Do you think the noble and magnanimous Guidobaldo would let you hang?
5. But she carried a guarantee of its value in her pocket and could afford to be magnanimous.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
altruistic, charitable, considerate, forgiving, selfless, unselfish, unstinting, beneficent, benevolent, big, bighearted, bountiful, free, generous, great, greathearted, handsome, kindly, knightly, liberal, lofty, loose, munificent, noble, openhanded, soft, ungrudging etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
mean, selfish, uncharitable, petty, stingy, suspicious
Quotation:
If I have not the power to put myself in the place of other people, but must be continually burrowing inward, I shall never be the magnanimous creative person I wish to be. Yet I am hypnotized by the workings of the individual, alone, and am continually using myself as a specimen.
Sylvia Plath
Social Example:
https://twitter.com/RevRichardColes/status/1280022777521717248
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