magnanimous

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective noble and generous in spirit
  2. adjective generous and understanding and tolerant

Etymology

From Latin magnanimus, from magnus (“great”) + animus (“soul, mind”). Displaced native Old English miċelmōd (literally “big-minded”).

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Synonyms

greathearted

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