mag-NAN-uh-muhs
(adjective) Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
Despite winning by a landslide, she was magnanimous in her victory speech.
Fun Fact
Magnanimous is derived from Latin for “great soul,” and it was a virtue prized in classical philosophy. Today, it’s often used in sports, politics, or leadership to praise people who are gracious in power—those who choose kindness when they could dominate.
TASS-it
(adjective) Understood or implied without being stated; unspoken but recognized.
There was a tacit agreement among the siblings not to bring up the topic during dinner.
From Latin tacitus, meaning “silent” or “unspoken.”
Fun Fact
Tacit communication is one of the most powerful forms of human connection. A nod, a glance, a shared pause—all can signal understanding without a word. In law and ethics, tacit consent refers to approval inferred from actions rather than explicit statements. The word captures the subtlety of meaning that lives between the lines, where silence often speaks loudest.