Magnanimous definition

Magnanimous

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WordNet

(1) 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"

(2) Noble and generous in spirit

"A greathearted general"

"A magnanimous conqueror"

WiktionaryText

From magnanimus < magnus "great" + animus "soul, mind".

Noble and generous in spirit

He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous — capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment.
Generous and understanding and tolerant

magnanimous forgiveness