magnanimous

Definitions


[maɡˈnanɪməs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
(e.g: she should be magnanimous in victory)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin magnanimus (from magnus ‘great’ + animus ‘soul’) + -ous




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