1. generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
2. showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind

Examples

• The magnanimous leader forgave his political opponents after winning the election.
• She was magnanimous in victory, praising her defeated rival’s efforts.
• His magnanimous gesture of donating to charity impressed everyone.
• The coach was magnanimous toward the referee despite the controversial call.
• It was magnanimous of her to overlook the harsh criticism.
• The magnanimous king pardoned all prisoners on his coronation day.