Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of MAGNANIMOUS
A) Loyal
B) Generous
C) Kind
D) Loving

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are the words that have same or similar meaning and to avoid repetition synonyms are used. For example: the synonym of beautiful is pretty and adorable.

Complete step by step answer:
We have to find the meaning of magnanimous and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
The meaning of magnanimous is ‘generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person’. And we have to find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as magnanimous.
Option A) Loyal – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of loyal is ‘giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution’ and the synonym of the word magnanimous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Generous – is the correct answer because the meaning of generous is ‘showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected’ and this is the synonym of the word magnanimous and they can be used in place of each other because they have similar meaning. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Kind - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of kind is ‘a group of people or things having similar characteristics’ and this is not the synonym of the word magnanimous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Loving - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of loving is ‘fond or affectionate or adoring’ and this is not the synonym of the word magnanimous. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note:
Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning i.e. the synonym of magnanimous is generous. So, the most appropriate answer is Option B and antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning and the antonym of magnanimous is selfish. Thus, Option B is the correct answer and other options are wrong.