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Synonyms & Antonyms of magnanimous
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
- a magnanimous donation to the town's animal shelter
Synonyms for magnanimous
- big,
- chivalrous,
- elevated,
- gallant,
- great,
- greathearted,
- high,
- high-minded,
- lofty,
- lordly,
- natural,
- noble,
- sublime
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“Magnanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnanimous. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of magnanimous was in 1547
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