magnanimous meaning and definition

MAGNANIMOUS adjective

Definition of magnanimous (adjective)

1. noble and generous in spirit
   • "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror"
   • synonyms: greathearted
2. 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"
   • synonyms: big, large