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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"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin magnanimus (from magnus ‘great’ + animus ‘soul’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. magnanimously adverb

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

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

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

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

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   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

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   adjective. 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.

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