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magnanimous | munificence |

As an adjective magnanimous

is noble and generous in spirit.

As a noun munificence is

the quality of being munificent; generosity.

magnanimous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Noble and generous in spirit.
    • He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous — capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment.
    magnanimous forgiveness

    Synonyms

    * big-hearted * generous * great-hearted * large-hearted * unselfish

    Related terms

    * magnanimity * magnanimously * magnanimousness

    munificence

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) munificence, from (etyl) munificentia

    Noun

    (-)
  • The quality of being munificent; generosity.

    • Etymology 2

    Compare (etyl) (lena) .

    Noun

  • (obsolete) Means of defence; fortification.
    • (Spenser)
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