What is the meaning of magnanimous?

adjective

  • Noble and generous in spirit.
    • usage: "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror"
  • Generous and understanding and tolerant.
    • usage: "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"
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