Definition of "magnanimous" []

• Courageously noble in mind and heart. (adjective)
• Generous in forgiving; eschewing resentment or revenge; unselfish. (adjective)

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• "Their answer is for a platonic oligarchy of a rich class which in magnanimous good will is supposed to provide "jobs" for the middle class."
• "He is, in short, magnanimous (for instance, he forgives his enemies their offences)."
• "Dr. Weizman, in magnanimous terms, said, "I want nothing for myself, but the Jews are interested in re-establishing in Palestine a cultural home, a religious home, and we would be glad to have the support of the Allies, particularly the British, in our ambition.""