Magnanimous Definition & Meaning

magnanimous
adjective
  1. noble and generous in spirit; "a greathearted general"; "a magnanimous conqueror"
  2. generous and understanding and tolerant; "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"

"Magnanimous" in song lyrics

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  • "Better magnanimous"
    Molemen f/ Aesop Rock, MF Doom, Slug — Put Your Quarter Up

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