1580s, a back-formation from magnanimity + -ous, or else from Latin magnanimus "highminded," literally "great-souled" (see magnanimity). Related: Magnanimously.
magnanimous 双语例句
1. He was magnanimous in defeat and praised his opponent's skill.
他对失败表现得很洒脱，并且赞扬了对手的才能。
来自《权威词典》
2. He is a leader who is magnanimous in victory.
他是个在胜利时宽宏大度的领袖.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. He is a magnanimous person.
他是个宽宏大量的人.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. I hope you will be magnanimous enough to excuse any incorrect behaviour on my part.
对不住的地方,望您海量包涵.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. She looked at Tom, alarmed now, but he insisted with magnanimous scorn.