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MAGNANIMOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Generous and understanding and tolerant
Example:
magnanimous toward his enemies
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
generous (not petty in character and mind)
Derivation:
magnanimity (liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit)
magnanimousness (the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Noble and generous in spirit
Example:
a magnanimous conqueror
Synonyms:
greathearted; magnanimous
Classified under:
Similar:
noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)
Derivation:
magnanimousness (the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct)
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