Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The magnanimous captain praised the rival team warmly after his side lost the final.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Big-hearted
In the given sentence, magnanimous means generous and kind, especially towards a rival or someone who has done wrong. Its synonym is big-hearted. Example: The magnanimous king forgave the soldiers who had fought against him.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Boastful | talking too proudly about oneself (the captain praises the other team, not himself) | The boastful boy told everyone about his new phone. |
| (2) Big-hearted (answer) | kind and generous to others (same as magnanimous) | A big-hearted shopkeeper gave free blankets to the poor in winter. |
| (3) Humble | not thinking that one is better than others (it is about how a person sees himself, not about being generous to a rival) | Even after winning the prize, Asha stayed humble. |
| (4) Cheerful | happy and bright (after losing the final, his praise for the rivals shows a big heart, not a happy mood) | Our cheerful neighbour greets everyone with a smile. |
| Synonyms of magnanimous: big-hearted, generous, gracious, noble Antonyms of magnanimous: petty, mean, small-minded, spiteful |