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Magnanimous

Magnanimous Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Magnanimous? [adj] generous and understanding and tolerant; "a heart big enough to hold no grudges"; "that's very big of you to be so forgiving"; "a large and generous spirit"; "a large heart"; "magnanimous toward his enemies" [adj] noble and generous in spirit; "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Magnanimous: big \| generous \| greathearted \| large \| noble Related Terms \| Find terms related to Magnanimous: altruistic \| august \| benevolent \| big \| bighearted \| bounteous \| bountiful \| charitable \| chivalrous \| conciliatory \| considerate \| distinguished \| elevated \| eminent \| exalted \| famous \| forbearant \| forbearing \| forgiving \| free \| freehanded \| freehearted \| generous \| giving \| glorious \| godlike \| gracious \| great \| great of heart \| greathearted \| handsome \| heroic \| high \| high-minded \| hospitable \| idealistic \| indulgent \| kind \| knightly \| large \| largehearted \| lauded \| lavish \| lenient \| liberal \| lofty \| longanimous \| long-suffering \| magnificent \| majestic \| munificent \| noble \| noble-minded \| open \| openhanded \| openhearted \| patient \| placable \| princely \| profuse \| prominent \| renowned \| soaring \| sparing \| stintless \| sublime \| superb \| tolerant \| tolerating \| towering \| ungrudging \| unresentful \| unrevengeful \| unselfish \| unsparing \| unstinted \| unstinting See Also \| Magnanimous In Webster's Dictionary \Magnan"imous\, a.[L. magnanimus; magnus great + animus mind. See {Magnate}, and {Animus}.] 1. 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. Be magnanimous in the enterprise. --Shak. To give a kingdom hath been thought Greater and nobler done, and to law down Far more magnanimousan to assume. --Milton. 2. Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish. Both strived for death; magnanimous debate. --Stirling. There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. --Washington.

Magnanimous Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Magnanimous?

[adj] generous and understanding and tolerant; "a heart big enough to hold no grudges"; "that's very big of you to be so forgiving"; "a large and generous spirit"; "a large heart"; "magnanimous toward his enemies"
[adj] noble and generous in spirit; "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror"

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Magnanimous In Webster's Dictionary

\Mag*nan"i*mous\, a.[L. magnanimus; magnus great +
animus mind. See {Magnate}, and {Animus}.]
1. 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.

         Be magnanimous in the enterprise.     --Shak.

         To give a kingdom hath been thought Greater and
         nobler done, and to law down Far more magnanimousan
         to assume.                            --Milton.

2. Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable;
   noble; not selfish.

         Both strived for death; magnanimous debate.
                                               --Stirling.

         There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous
         policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity
         and felicity.                         --Washington.

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