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magnanimous

mag·na·ni·mous

US/mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

noble and generous in spirit

  • “a greathearted general”
  • “a magnanimous conqueror”
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2.

generous and understanding and tolerant

  • “a heart big enough to hold no grudges”
  • “that”
  • “;”
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  • “;”
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Origin

From Latin magnanimus, from magnus (“great”) + animus (“soul, mind”). Displaced native Old English miċelmōd (literally “big-minded”).

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