'Magnanimous' definitions:

Definition of 'magnanimous'

From: WordNet
adjective
Noble and generous in spirit; "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror" [syn: greathearted, magnanimous]
adjective
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" [syn: big, large, magnanimous]

Definition of 'Magnanimous'

From: GCIDE
  • Magnanimous \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. [1913 Webster]
  • Be magnanimous in the enterprise. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • To give a kingdom hath been thought Greater and nobler done, and to lay down Far more magnanimous than to assume. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish. [1913 Webster]
  • Both strived for death; magnanimous debate. --Stirling. [1913 Webster]
  • There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. --Washington. [1913 Webster]

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