Magnanimous Definition

măg-nănə-məs

adjective

Noble in mind; esp., generous in overlooking injury or insult; rising above pettiness or meanness.

Webster's New World

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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Origin of Magnanimous

From Latin magnanimus magnus great meg- in Indo-European roots animus soul, mind anə- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin magnanimus, from magnus (“great") + animus (“soul, mind").

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