magnanimous
Big of spirit
Magnanimous describes someone who is generous in spirit, especially toward rivals or those who have wronged them.
A magnanimous person rises above pettiness, forgiving slights and sharing credit freely: She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent's campaign.
The word suggests nobility of character—greatness of soul rather than smallness.
Desiring others' welfare
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- warmheartedAffectionate and sympathetic
- tenderheartedReadily feeling sympathy
merciful · gracious · humane · gentle · caring · empathetic · sympathetic · indulgent
Extravagantly generous in giving
- bountifulPlentiful and generous
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- openhandedGiving freely, ungrudgingly
- liberalOpen to reform
beneficent · freehanded · unstinting · charitable · philanthropic · giving · largesse · big-hearted
Honorably courteous and brave
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- high-mindedHaving lofty ideals
princely · lordly · virtuous · heroic · upright · ethical · principled · valiant
Merciful treatment of offenders
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- amnestyGroup pardon from authorities
grace · forbearance · leniency · reconciliation · condonation · exoneration · grudgeless · indulgence
Concerned for others' welfare
- unselfishPrioritizing others over oneself
- self-sacrificingPrioritizing others' welfare entirely
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
benefactor · patron · humanitarian · sacrifice · service · public-spirited · disinterested
benevolent
Desiring others' welfare
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- warmheartedAffectionate and sympathetic
tenderhearted · merciful · gracious · humane · gentle · caring · empathetic · sympathetic · indulgent · lenient
munificent
Extravagantly generous in giving
- bountifulPlentiful and generous
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- openhandedGiving freely, ungrudgingly
liberal · beneficent · freehanded · unstinting · charitable · philanthropic · giving · largesse · big-hearted · unsparing
chivalrous
Honorably courteous and brave
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
high-minded · princely · lordly · virtuous · heroic · upright · ethical · principled · valiant · courtly
clemency
Merciful treatment of offenders
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
amnesty · grace · forbearance · leniency · reconciliation · condonation · exoneration · grudgeless · indulgence · remission
altruistic
Concerned for others' welfare
- unselfishPrioritizing others over oneself
- self-sacrificingPrioritizing others' welfare entirely
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
philanthropist · benefactor · patron · humanitarian · sacrifice · service · public-spirited · disinterested
magnanimouspetty
Of little importance
small-minded · mean-spirited · stingy · miserly · ungenerous
magnanimousvindictive
Seeking harm from resentment
vengeful · spiteful · resentful · bitter · unforgiving