Lexic.us

Definition of Magnanimous

1. Adjective. Noble and generous in spirit. "A magnanimous conqueror"

2. Adjective. Generous and understanding and tolerant. "Magnanimous toward his enemies"

Definition of Magnanimous

1. a. Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous character; a magnanimous conqueror.

Definition of Magnanimous

1. Adjective. Noble and generous in spirit. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Magnanimous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Magnanimous

1. 1. Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous character; a magnanimous conqueror. "Be magnanimous in the enterprise." (Shak) "To give a kingdom hath been thought Greater and nobler done, and to law down Far more magnanimousan to assume." (Milton) 2. Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish. "Both strived for death; magnanimous debate." (Stirling) "There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity." (Washington) Origin: L. Magnanimus; magnus great + animus mind. See Magnate, and Animus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Magnanimous

magmata magmatic magmatically magmatism magmic magna cum laude magna opera magnalities magnality magnalium

magnanerie magnaneries magnanery magnanimities magnanimity magnanimous (current term) magnanimously magnanimousness magnascope magnate

magnates magnatraction magnelium magnes magnesemia magneses magnesia magnesia and alumina oral suspension magnesia magma magnesian

Literary usage of Magnanimous

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Representative One-act Plays by British and Irish Authors by Clark, Barrett Harper, 1890- (1921)
""The magnanimous Lover" is an early play, but it reveals the dramatist's power,—which was later to develop to maturity in "Jane Clegg" and "John Ferguson. ..."

2. The Universal Anthology: A Collection of the Best Literature, Ancient by Richard Garnett, Leon Vallée, Alois Brandl (1899)
"The magnanimous man, therefore, in the greatness of his merits, is in the highest place ... If therefore the magnanimous man, being worthy of great things, ..."

3. View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam (1837)
"... Masham to place the crown on his head, that magnanimous prince gave him a free pardon, and never testified any displeasure. The present Duke of York was ..."

Other Resources: