Definitions for: Magnanimous

[adj] 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"
[adj] noble and generous in spirit; "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror"

Webster (1913) Definition: Mag*nan"i*mous, a.[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.

Synonyms: big, generous, greathearted, large, noble

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