Magnanimous

/mæɡˈnænɪməs/ adjective medium

Generously forgiving or noble-spirited, especially toward a rival or someone with less power.

The winning coach was magnanimous in victory, praising the losing team's effort.

Memory Trick

Latin 'magnus' (great) plus 'animus' (spirit) — a magnanimous person has a great, big-hearted spirit.