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magnanimous — I adjective above meanness, above pettiness, altruistic, beneficent, charitable, chivalrous, elevated, exalted, forgiving, free of pettiness, gallant, generous, great, handsome, high minded, honorable, illustrious, kind, largehearted, liberal,… … Law dictionary
magnanimous — mag•nan•i•mous [[t]mægˈnæn ə məs[/t]] adj. 1) generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from pettiness 2) showing noble sensibility; high minded • Etymology: 1575–85; < L magnanimus=magn(us) large, great + animus, adj. der. ofanimusmind … From formal English to slang
noble — adj. & n. adj. (nobler, noblest) 1 belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy. 2 of excellent character; having lofty ideals; free from pettiness and meanness, magnanimous. 3 of imposing appearance, splendid, magnificent, stately. 4… … Useful english dictionary
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