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magnanimous

adjective

generous and understanding and tolerant

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
M
Ends with
S
Contains
AG
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs

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Definitions

adjective

  1. generous and understanding and tolerant

    “a heart big enough to hold no grudges”

adjective

  1. noble and generous in spirit

    “a greathearted general”

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Example Sentences

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
a greathearted general
a magnanimous conqueror

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