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MAGNANIMOUS
big, large, magnanimous
(adjective) generous and understanding and tolerant; “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”
greathearted, magnanimous
(adjective) noble and generous in spirit; “a greathearted general”; “a magnanimous conqueror”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
magnanimous (comparative more magnanimous, superlative most magnanimous)
Noble and generous in spirit.
Synonyms: big-hearted, generous, great-hearted, large-hearted, unselfish
Source: Wiktionary
Mag*nan"i*mous, a.Etym: [L. magnanimus; magnus great + animus mind. See Magnate, and Animus.]
1. Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous character; a magnanimous conqueror. Be magnanimous in the enterprise. Shak. To give a kingdom hath been thought Greater and nobler done, and to law down Far more magnanimousan to assume. Milton.
2. Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish. Both strived for death; magnanimous debate. Stirling. There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. Washington.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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