magnanimous

/mæɡˈnænɪməs/
adjective
  1. Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
    • She made a magnanimous offer to share her prize money with the other finalists.
    • It was magnanimous of him to admit he was wrong and apologize.
    • The coach was magnanimous in defeat, congratulating the other team warmly.
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