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The definition of magnanimous is big-hearted, noble and generous of spirit.

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Someone who can look the other way when he has been wronged and who can pardon the person who has done the wrong is an example of someone who ismagnanimous.

See magnanimous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

noble in mind; high-souled; esp., generous in overlooking injury or insult; rising above pettiness or meanness

Origin: L magnanimus < magnus, great (see magni-) + animus, mind, soul (see animal)

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magnanimously adverb

See magnanimous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Courageously noble in mind and heart.
Generous in forgiving; eschewing resentment or revenge; unselfish.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin magnanimus

Origin: : magnus, great; see meg- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + animus, soul, mind; see anə- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

mag·nanˈi·mous·ly adverb

mag·nanˈi·mous·ness noun

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