MAGNANIMOUS
Dictionary entry overview: What does magnanimous mean? • MAGNANIMOUS (adjective)
The adjective MAGNANIMOUS has 2 senses:
1. noble and generous in spirit
2. generous and understanding and tolerant
Familiarity information: MAGNANIMOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MAGNANIMOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
Noble and generous in spirit
Synonyms:
greathearted; magnanimous
Context examples:
a greathearted general / a magnanimous conqueror
Similar:
noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)
Meaning:
Generous and understanding and tolerant
Synonyms:
magnanimous; large; big
Context examples:
a heart big enough to hold no grudges / that's very big of you to be so forgiving / a large and generous spirit / a large heart / magnanimous toward his enemies
Similar:
generous (not petty in character and mind)
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