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MAGNANIMOUS

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Generous and understanding and tolerant

Example:

magnanimous toward his enemies

Synonyms:

big; large; magnanimous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

generous (not petty in character and mind)

Derivation:

magnanimity (liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit)

magnanimousness (the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Noble and generous in spirit

Example:

a magnanimous conqueror

Synonyms:

greathearted; magnanimous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)

Derivation:

magnanimousness (the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct)

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