Magnanimous
/mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/noun
Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
Did you know?In medieval times, the term was linked to nobility and virtue, where being magnanimous was considered a divine attribute.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
magnanimus
“Great-souled, noble-minded.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
magnanimosus
“Possessing a great soul, generous.”
Old French
Old French
magnanime
“Noble and generous.”
Middle English
Middle English
magnanimos
“Generous, noble in spirit.”
Modern English
English
magnanimous
“Generous or noble in spirit, especially toward rivals.”