bigger person

The person that does the right thing despite not being advantageous to oneself. It is a type of moral high ground.

Though Ricky was a renowned black belt and could have easily beat the snot out of the inebriated sot, he was the bigger person and didn't retaliate to his taunts. Instead he paid for his cab fare home in a gesture of leniency and kindness.

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Awnry

Adjective: childishly mischievous or difficult, often manifested by deliberate but harmless pranks or sabotage. (American midwestern colloquialism, pronounced "AHHN-ree". NOT to be confused with ornery, different meaning and pronunciation)

Sarah: I go to the restroom for two minutes come back and my salad is gone!
Kathy: I saw Kirk hide it in the conference room fridge. He's just being awnry again.

Mom: Jimmy you awnry little stinker, you took a bite out my chocolate cake I just made, didn't you?