magnanimous

mag-nan-i-mous · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

  2. 2.

    Having or showing a noble, generous spirit; above revenge or resentment.

Related words

Antonyms: mean-spirited, petty, vindictive
See also: forgiving, generous, noble
Synonyms: big-hearted, forgiving, generous, noble

Etymology

From Latin magnanimis, from magnus meaning "great" + animus meaning "soul" or "spirit."