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magnanimous

/mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
adjective
  1. Noble and generous in spirit.

    "He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous — capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment."

    Similar: big-hearted, generous, great-hearted, large-hearted, unselfish

Synonymsbig-hearted, generous, great-hearted, large-hearted, unselfish

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