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Meaning of 'magnanimous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Magnanimous [ a.]
- Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous character; a magnanimous conqueror.
- Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish.

Meaning of 'magnanimous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . magnanimous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- noble and generous in spirit
Example in sentence:
  • a greathearted general;
  • a magnanimous conqueror
Meaning (2):
- generous and understanding and tolerant
Example in sentence:
  • a heart big enough to hold no grudges;
  • a large and generous spirit;
  • a large heart;
  • magnanimous toward his enemies;
  • that's very big of you to be so forgiving

Nearby Words:

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