01 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 magna…
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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.“Be magnanimous in the enterprise.” — Shak.“To give a kingdom hath been thought Greater and nobler done, and to lay down Far more magnanimous than to assume.” — Milton.
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Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish.“Both strived for death; magnanimous debate.” — Stirling.“There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.” — Washington.