noble in mind; esp., generous in overlooking injury or insult; rising above pettiness or meanness
Origin of magnanimous
Classical Latin magnanimus from magnus, great (see magni-) + animus, mind, soul (see animal)
adjective
The definition of magnanimous is big-hearted, noble and generous of spirit.
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.
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magnanimous
adjective
Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge.
Origin of magnanimous
From Latin magnanimus magnus great ; see meg- in Indo-European roots. animus soul, mind ; see anə- in Indo-European roots.Related Forms:
- mag·nan′i·mous·ly
adverb
- mag·nan′i·mous·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more magnanimous, superlative most magnanimous)
- Noble and generous in spirit.
- He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous "” capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment.
- magnanimous forgiveness
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Sentence Examples
- His heart was kind and his affections were strong; he was magnanimous and disinterested, simple and honest.
- Sumner's last years were further saddened by the misconstruction put upon one of his most magnanimous acts.
- I must be magnanimous and truly great.
- A magnificent, magnanimous man; holding the reins of the world, not quite in the imaginary sense; scourging anarchy down, and urging noble effort up, really on a grand scale.
- He is an invalid and an old man who must be forgiven; but he is good and magnanimous and will love her who makes his son happy.
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