Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
He gave a large amount of donation for flood victims and everyone appreciated his magnanimous act.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chivalrous.
Magnanimous Meaning: It is an adjective that describes a person who is generous, noble in spirit, and forgiving, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful.
The meanings of the options are as follows.
- Vindictive Meaning: Having a strong desire for revenge; vengeful.
- Chimerical Meaning: Imaginary, unrealistic, or wildly fanciful, not related in meaning to "magnanimous."
- Chivalrous Meaning: Showing qualities of honor, generosity, and nobility of spirit, which is similar in meaning to "magnanimous."
- Cherubic Meaning: Resembling or having the qualities of a cherub, an angelic or innocent appearance, not related in meaning to "magnanimous."
Hence, the correct option would be Chivalrous.