Magnanimous
[mæg'nænɪməs] or [mæɡ'nænɪməs]
Definition
(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.
(a.) Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Noble, elevated, lofty, generous, disinterested, chivalrous, liberal, high-minded, great-souled.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Noble, highminded, exalted, high-souled, great-souled, lofty, honorable
ANT:Mean, little-souled,[See NOBLE]
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Examples
- It shows a magnanimous spirit and does not magnif y the importance of trifles. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- And as this,' he added, after these magnanimous words, 'is not a fit scene for the boy--David, go to bed! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Zat Arras will permit you in due time to reflect further upon the magnanimous offer he has made you. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- Men have hitherto thought you magnanimous and wise, will you cast aside these titles? Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- At which time Miss Summerson's conduct was highly genteel; I may even add, magnanimous. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- If not a dominant and commanding race, they are, at least, an affectionate, magnanimous, and forgiving one. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Now, sir, said Mr. Guppy, I have got into that state of mind myself that I wish for a reciprocity of magnanimous behaviour. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- It was in this hall that Harold returned the magnanimous answer to the ambassador of his rebel brother. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Very magnanimous indeed, sir, observed my guardian. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I am not magnanimous enough to like people who speak to me without seeming to see me. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Mrs Wilfer thanked him with a magnanimous sigh, and again became an unresisting prey to that inscrutable toothache. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Robert, Shirley is a curious, magnanimous being. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The reward of merit for a magnanimous March, as Laurie announced with a flourish. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Your conduct is most noble, Sir,' said Mr. Pickwick; and he grasped the hand of the magnanimous Pott. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- In any other man I should have thought that the prompting of a magnanimous and noble character. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- He was restrained and magnanimous. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Well, sir, replied Mr. Guppy with candour, my wish is to BE magnanimous. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- But, I am sure that he is capable of good things, gentle things, even magnanimous things. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Sir Percival confusedly attempted to excuse himself, but the Count was too magnanimous to listen to him. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Magnanimous Florence! Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Not being so magnanimous as Mr Boffin, I feel his injuries more than he does himself, and feel more capable of opposing his injurers. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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