magnanimous

[ mag-nan-uh-muhs ]

/ mægˈnæn ə məs /

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adjective

generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.

high-minded; noble: a just and magnanimous ruler.

proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.: a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness.

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1 big, charitable, kindly, unspiteful.

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Origin of magnanimous

First recorded in 1540–60; from Latin magnanimus “great-souled,” equivalent to magn(us) “great” + anim(us) “spirit, soul, mind” + -us adjective suffix; see origin at magn-, -ous

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2. See noble.

OTHER WORDS FROM magnanimous

mag·nan·i·mous·ly, adverbmag·nan·i·mous·ness, nounun·mag·nan·i·mous, adjectiveun·mag·nan·i·mous·ly, adverb

un·mag·nan·i·mous·ness, noun

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How to use magnanimous in a sentence

Schieffer, by contrast, was more magnanimous and respectful.
Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer|Lloyd Grove|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even Rachel Maddow, who wrote her doctoral thesis on AIDS reform in prisons, seemed surprised by the seemingly magnanimous move.
The Saddest Reality Stars of All: Prisoners|Mansfield Frazier|May 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And how has this seemingly magnanimous gesture been received?
Washington Is Waiting for Godot as President Obama’s Second-Term Agenda Stalls|Howard Kurtz|April 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As such, he calls for liberals to be magnanimous, recognize trade-offs, and say that this trade-off was worth it.
Let's Just Blame Modernity for the Marriage Crisis|Ilana Glazer|April 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST

This means that an agreement, when it finally emerges, will not be uplifting, elegant, and magnanimous.
Last Chance Saloon|Daniel Gavron|January 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This man is Jean Biencourt, commonly called Potrincourt, of noble birth and a magnanimous man.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
With which magnanimous sentiment he turned on his clumsy heel, and entered his apartment again.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Ah you're so magnanimous that you shall have it for nothing!
The Tragic Muse|Henry James
Buck had something in him which taught him how to be magnanimous.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill|Gilbert K. Chesterton
These magnanimous sentiments were supported by the vigor of his actions.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon

British Dictionary definitions for magnanimous

magnanimous

/ (mæɡˈnænɪməs) /

adjective

generous and noble

Derived forms of magnanimous

magnanimously, adverbmagnanimousness, noun

Word Origin for magnanimous

C16: from Latin magnanimus great-souled

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