French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
magnanimement
Pronunciation
IPA/maɲanimmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbgenerously
Example
Il a réagi magnanimement.
He reacted generously.
More examples
Elle a pardonné magnanimement une erreur.
She magnanimously forgave a mistake.
Core concept
A response that rises above an offense and leaves room for generous forgiveness.
Similar words
gentiment: In a kind and gentle manner toward another person.
indulgemment: By overlooking minor faults with tolerance and leniency.
bienveillamment: With goodwill toward another person's welfare and interests.
Definition in French
Signifie qu'on agit avec indulgence et élévation de sentiment, c'est-à-dire en faisant preuve de largesse de cœur.
Word origin
French magnanimement derives from the adjective magnanime, formed from Latin magnanimus, meaning great-souled from magnus and animus, with the adverbial suffix -ment.
Usage tips
- Magnanimement has a formal, elevated tone and is more common in careful writing than in casual conversation.
Other meanings
- magnanimouslyadverb
Opposites
- égoïstementselfishlyadverb
- mesquinementmeanlyadverb