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magnanimous

adjective/mæɡˈnæn.ə.məs/

very generous or forgiving

Synonyms

• generous
• noble
• benevolent
• munificent

Antonyms

• petty
• mean
• vindictive

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Where it comes from

From Latin magnus 'great' + animus 'spirit'

Memory hook

MAGN (great) + ANIMOUS (spirit) — great-spirited.

Word parts

• anim — life
  magnanimous: magn (great) + anim (spirit) + -ous
• mag/magna — great, large, important
  magnanimous: magn (great) + anim (spirit)

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