Definitions for Magnanimous
mægˈnæn ə məsmag·nan·i·mous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. greathearted, magnanimousadjective

   noble and generous in spirit

   "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror"

2. big, large, magnanimousadjective

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. magnanimousadjective

   Noble and generous in spirit.

2. Etymology: From magnanimus, from magnus "great" + animus "soul, mind".

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Magnanimousadjective

   Great of mind; elevated in sentiment; brave.

   Etymology: magnanimus, Latin.

   To give a kingdom hath been thought
   Greater and nobler done, and to lay down
   Far more magnanimous, than to assume. John Milton, Par. Reg.

   In strength
   All mortals I excell’d, and great in hopes,
   With youthful courage and magnanimous thoughts
   Of birth from heaven foretold, and high exploits. John Milton.

   Magnanimous industry is a resolved assiduity and care, answerable to any weighty work. Nehemiah Grew, Cosmol.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Magnanimous

   An adjective referring to magnanimity an epithet, used for various rulers Magnanimous Records, a United States record label

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1. magnanimous

   Magnanimous refers to someone who is very generous, forgiving or shows a great nobility of mind and heart, particularly towards an enemy or someone they consider as inferior. It can also describe someone who displays far-sightedness, courage, and dignity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. Magnanimousadjective

   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

2. Magnanimousadjective

   dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish

3. Etymology: [L. magnanimus; magnus great + animus mind. See Magnate, and Animus.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Magnanimous in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Magnanimous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Magnanimous in a Sentence

1. Mao Zedong:

   A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.

2. Leon Trotsky:

   In a serious struggle there is no worse cruelty than to be magnanimous at an inopportune time.

3. George Washington:

   There is no truth more thoroughly established, than that there exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness, between duty and advantage, between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Magnanimous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Magnanimous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Magnanimous
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnanimous
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Magnanimous