Magnanimous

Word MAGNANIMOUS
Character 11
Hyphenation mag nan i mous
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Magnanimous"

What do we mean by magnanimous?

Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge. adjective

Great of mind or heart; of high and steadfast courage; elevated in. soul or in sentiment; high-minded; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous.

Dictated by greatness of mind or heart; exhibiting nobleness of soul; liberal and honorable; unselfish.

Synonyms Generous (see noble); high-minded, great-souled, chivalrous.

Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit adjective

Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish. adjective

Noble and generous in spirit. adjective

Noble and generous in spirit adjective

Generous and understanding and tolerant adjective

Noble and generous in spirit.

Noble in mind and heart, unselfish Urban Dictionary

A term used extensively by The Kid and select cohorts to describe things of the highest or finest quality; exceptionally good of its kind. Urban Dictionary

That which is ideal. Typically used as an expression of appreciation related to ideal behavior, but the slang form expresses appreciation and approval of desireable physical attributes. Urban Dictionary

Noun 1. An extremely large penis. 2. A man with an extremely large penis. Urban Dictionary

Noble or generous in spirit Urban Dictionary

Generous and forgiving; an SAT word that teenagers repeatedly screw up. Urban Dictionary

A generous & forgiving person Urban Dictionary

Generous and/or forgiving especially towards ones enemies. Also, epic and fucking huge Urban Dictionary

Anyone who exhibits the characteristics of a dork to the Nth degree. Urban Dictionary

Someone whose magnanimity stops outside his pocket. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Magnanimous

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The word "magnanimous" in example sentences

Their answer is for a platonic oligarchy of a rich class which in magnanimous good will is supposed to provide "jobs" for the middle class. ❋ Dr. Behzad Mohit (2010)

He is, in short, magnanimous (for instance, he forgives his enemies their offences). ❋ Unknown (2006)

Dr. Weizman, in magnanimous terms, said, "I want nothing for myself, but the Jews are interested in re-establishing in Palestine a cultural home, a religious home, and we would be glad to have the support of the Allies, particularly the British, in our ambition." ❋ Unknown (1938)

Mighty of heart, mighty of mind -- "magnanimous" -- to be this, is, indeed, to be great in life; to become this increasingly, is, indeed, to "advance in life," -- in life itself -- not in the trappings of it. ❋ Various (N/A)

PBS and NPR receive buckets of dough from big advertisers, who these days are known as magnanimous "sponsors." ❋ Unknown (2007)

Would our city leaders be this magnanimous were the victims black and the attackers white? ❋ Unknown (2002)

He became uneasily conscious his own part in it could not be overlooked, that he was doing something that evilly-disposed persons might even call magnanimous or philanthropic. ❋ Marguerite Bryant (N/A)

Such an eulogium at such a time is a wonderful instance of loving forbearance with a true-hearted follower's weakness, and of a desire which, in a man, we should call magnanimous, to shield John's character from depreciation on account of his message. ❋ Alexander Maclaren (1868)

But if they truly believe that it will do for humanity what is claimed for it, I do not see why it should be called magnanimous for a woman to say, I yield to man just what he has always asserted as his, the right to rule. ❋ Matilda Joslyn Gage (1862)

In consequence of this refusal -- called magnanimous by contemporary writers -- to accept his property under such conditions, the estates were detained from him for a considerable time longer. ❋ John Lothrop Motley (1845)

The Jacobin party contained one gang which, even in that party, was preëminent in every mean and every savage vice, a gang so low-minded and so inhuman that, compared with them, Robespierre might be called magnanimous and merciful. ❋ Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1829)

The Jacobin party contained one gang which, even in that party, was pre-eminent in every mean and every savage vice; a gang so low-minded and so inhuman that, compared with them, Robespierre might be called magnanimous and merciful. ❋ Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1829)

[Hercules] was magnanimous ❋ Vegihumor333 (2003)

When it came to [communication], her [oral] skills were magnanimous. 4 spot [bugs] + a half hottie = magnanimous. ❋ TheKidRealNameNoGimmicks (2008)

[Her ass] is magnanimous. ❋ Chunky (2004)

1. [I hear that] guy has a magnanimous. 2. [Just because] you're a magnanimous doesn't mean you have to do [porn]. ❋ Andrew (2005)

[magnanimous] [noble] [generous] ❋ Mckkenzie (2010)

[Jesus] was [magnanimous]. Dude, doesn't magnanimous mean [big]? No? Oh. ❋ SATdrillsergeant (2011)

[Napoleon] was [magnanimous] ❋ Scorpio_Rishi (2014)

Those [mountains] were [magnanimous]! ❋ The Serpent (2021)

[The love of my life] = [Adam] is a [dorkus magnanimous] and I wouldn't have him any other way <3 ❋ Woobiegyrlie3 (2007)

He made a big [speech] at the fund-raiser and then [hid] like a magnanimouse when they came around with [the hat]. ❋ Vivauganda (2010)

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