HyperDic: magnanimous

English > 2 senses of the word magnanimous:
ADJECTIVEallmagnanimous, greatheartednoble and generous in spirit
allmagnanimous, big, largegenerous and understanding and tolerant
magnanimous > pronunciation
Soundsmaegnae'nahmahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > magnanimous: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnoble and generous in spirit.
Example "a magnanimous conqueror"
Synonymgreathearted
BroadernobleHaving or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
Spanishmagnánimo
Catalanmagnànim
Nounsmagnanimousnessthe quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
Adverbsmagnanimouslyin a magnanimous manner
English > magnanimous: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningGenerous and understanding and tolerant.
Example "magnanimous toward his enemies"
Synonymsbig, large
Broadergenerousnot petty in character and mind
Spanishgrande, magnánimo
Catalanmagnànim
Nounsmagnanimityliberality in bestowing gifts
magnanimousnessthe quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

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