Meaning of the word magnanimous in English

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magnanimous

US /mæɡˈnæn.ə.məs/
UK /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Adjective

generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness

Example:
The team captain was magnanimous in victory, praising the efforts of the losing side.
It was very magnanimous of him to forgive his opponent after such a bitter dispute.
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