What does "Magnanimous" mean?

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Which of the following best defines the word Magnanimous? A). Petty and resentful toward rivals B). Generous, forgiving, and noble in spirit C). Prone to boasting about personal achievements D). Cautious and slow to make decisions

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The correct answer is Generous, forgiving, and noble in spirit. Magnanimous means generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful — showing a noble largeness of spirit that rises above pettiness or resentment. Example: "In a magnanimous gesture, the winning team praised the effort of their opponents after the match." Why the other options are wrong: • Petty and resentful — the direct antonym; describes "vindictive" or "spiteful". • Prone to boasting — this describes "vainglorious" or "braggadocious". • Cautious and slow to decide — this describes "circumspect" or "wary". Etymology: From Latin magnus (great) + animus (soul/spirit) — literally "great-souled". Synonyms: Generous, benevolent, big-hearted, charitable, noble. Antonyms: Petty, vindictive, mean-spirited.

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