Meaning & Definition of Magnanimous in English

1. Noble and generous in spirit

• "A greathearted general"

• "A magnanimous conqueror"

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"