hochherzig
magnanimous, generous, noble-hearted
English translations
- 01
noble-hearted
- 02
generous
- 03
magnanimous
Word details
- German meaning
- Großmütig, edelmütig, von hoher Gesinnung.
- English meaning
- Magnanimous
- Synonym
- großmütig, edelmütig
- German example
- Es war hochherzig von ihm, dem Verlierer zu gratulieren.
- English example
- It was magnanimous of him to congratulate the loser.
- Comparative
- hochherzigerSuperlative: am hochherzigsten
Example sentences with “hochherzig”
Er zeigte sich sehr hochherzig bei der Spende. (He showed himself to be very magnanimous with the donation.)
Frequently asked questions
Is hochherzig a formal adjective?
Yes, 'hochherzig' is a formal, slightly literary adjective describing someone who is noble and generous.