magnanimous

From Latin magnanimus, from magnus (“great”) + animus (“soul, mind”).

• (Received Pronunciation, US) IPA^(key): /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

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• Rhymes: -ænɪməs

magnanimous (comparative more magnanimous, superlative most magnanimous)

1. Noble and generous in spirit.
   • 1913, George Bernard Shaw, “Act V”, in Pygmalion:

     DOOLITTLE [sad but magnanimous] They played you off very cunning, Eliza, them two sportsmen.

   He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous — capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment.

   magnanimous forgiveness

   Synonyms: big-hearted, generous, great-hearted, large-hearted, unselfish