MAGNANIMOUSLY

magnanimously

(adverb) in a magnanimous manner; “magnanimously, he forgave all those who had harmed him”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

magnanimously (comparative more magnanimously, superlative most magnanimously)

In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.

Source: Wiktionary


Mag*nan"i*mous*ly, adv.

Definition: In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.

MAGNANIMOUS

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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