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    magnanimous
    /maɡˈnanɪməs/

    adjective

    • 1. generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person: "she should be magnanimous in victory"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAGNANIMOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MAGNANIMOUS definition: 1. very kind and generous towards an enemy or someone you have defeated: 2. very kind and generous…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › magnanimousMagnanimous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MAGNANIMOUS is showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit. How to use magnanimous in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › magnanimousMAGNANIMOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Magnanimous definition: generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness. See examples of MAGNANIMOUS used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAGNANIMOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    MAGNANIMOUS meaning: 1. very kind and generous towards an enemy or someone you have defeated: 2. very kind and generous…. Learn more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › magnanimousMagnanimous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Magnanimous comes from Latin magnus "great" and animus "soul," so it literally describes someone who is big-hearted. A person can show that over-sized spirit by being noble or brave, or by easily forgiving others and not showing resentment.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAGNANIMOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness. to be magnanimous toward one's enemies. 2. high-minded; noble. a just and magnanimous ruler. 3. proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc. a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmagnanimous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of magnanimous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › magnanimousMagnanimous - definition of magnanimous by The Free Dictionary

    Define magnanimous. magnanimous synonyms, magnanimous pronunciation, magnanimous translation, English dictionary definition of magnanimous. adj. Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge. mag·nan′i·mous·ly adv....

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'magnanimous' - Collins Online...

    If you are magnanimous, you behave kindly and generously toward someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them. [...]

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › magnanimousmagnanimous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 31, 2024 · magnanimous (comparative more magnanimous, superlative most magnanimous) Noble and generous in spirit. Synonyms: big-hearted, generous, great-hearted, large-hearted, unselfish