magnanimous

  • 21magnanimous — see MAGNITUDE …

    The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins

  • 22magnanimous — mag·nan·i·mous || mæg nænɪmÉ™s adj. having a noble nature, unselfishly forgiving …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 23magnanimous — [mag nanɪməs] adjective generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person. Derivatives magnanimity ˌmagnə nɪmɪti noun magnanimously adverb Origin C16: from L. magnanimus (from magnus great + animus soul ) + ous …

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  • 24magnanimous — a. 1. Brave, dauntless, heroic, illustrious. 2. Noble, elevated, lofty, generous, disinterested, chivalrous, liberal, unselfish, high minded, great souled, exalted, honorable …

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  • 25magnanimous — adj 1. forgiving, merciful, big, unspiteful, unresentful, unrevengeful; liberal, broad minded, unbigoted, unbiased, big hearted, large hearted, great hearted; tolerant, indulgent, lenient, patient, forbearing, long suffering; impartial, fair,… …

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  • 26magnanimous — mag·nan·i·mous …

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  • 27magnanimous — [mægˈnænɪməs] adj formal willing to forgive people, or willing to be kind and fair …

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  • 28magnanimous — mag•nan•i•mous [[t]mægˈnæn ə məs[/t]] adj. 1) generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from pettiness 2) showing noble sensibility; high minded • Etymology: 1575–85; < L magnanimus=magn(us) large, great + animus, adj. der. ofanimusmind …

    From formal English to slang

  • 29magnanimous — /mægˈnænəməs / (say mag nanuhmuhs) adjective 1. generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness. 2. high minded; noble. 3. proceeding from or revealing nobility of mind, etc. {Latin magnanimus great… …

  • 30magnanimous —   a. high minded; noble; generous and forgiving.    ♦ magnanimity, n …

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