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- Dictionarymag·nan·i·mous/maɡˈnanəməs/
adjective
- 1. generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person: "she should be magnanimous in victory"
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The meaning of MAGNANIMOUS is showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit. How to use magnanimous in a sentence. Did you know?
MAGNANIMOUS definition: 1. very kind and generous towards an enemy or someone you have defeated: 2. very kind and generous…. Learn more.
Magnanimous comes from Latin magnus "great" and animus "soul," so it literally describes someone who is big-hearted. A person can show that over-sized spirit by being noble or brave, or by easily forgiving others and not showing resentment.
Magnanimous definition: generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness. See examples of MAGNANIMOUS used in a sentence.
MAGNANIMOUS meaning: 1. very kind and generous towards an enemy or someone you have defeated: 2. very kind and generous…. Learn more.
Magnanimous definition: Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge.
Define magnanimous. magnanimous synonyms, magnanimous pronunciation, magnanimous translation, English dictionary definition of magnanimous. adj. Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge. mag·nan′i·mous·ly adv....
adjective. 1. generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness. to be magnanimous toward one's enemies. 2. high-minded; noble. a just and magnanimous ruler. 3. proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.
Definition of magnanimous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you are magnanimous, you behave kindly and generously toward someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them.
