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Honorable vs Magnanimous - What's the difference?

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Honorable is a related term of magnanimous.


As adjectives the difference between honorable and magnanimous

is that honorable is (us) worthy of respect; respectable while magnanimous is noble and generous in spirit.

honorable

English

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete) * honourable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (US) Worthy of respect; respectable.

    • Antonyms

    * despicable * mean

    magnanimous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Noble and generous in spirit.
    • He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous — capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment.
    magnanimous forgiveness

    Synonyms

    * big-hearted * generous * great-hearted * large-hearted * unselfish

    Related terms

    * magnanimity * magnanimously * magnanimousness