large-minded
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of large-minded
First recorded in 1715–25
Example Sentences
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Shakespeare is thus both nativist and international, chauvinistic and large-minded, malleable to incompatible causes and ideologies.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 12, 2019
These memoirs should provide a freshening reminder that he was a gentle, reticent, large-minded man.
From Time Magazine Archive
From the German viewpoint wise and peaceful co-operation between debtor and creditor countries might include two large-minded measures whereby Germany's capacity to make international payments might be increased.
From Time Magazine Archive
What set the Murphys apart was a special, large-minded devotion to each other and to their friends.
From Time Magazine Archive
No, he is not half as large-minded as I had believed,” said Mr. Mechlin.
From The Squatter and the Don by C. Loyal
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