Mag-nān'i-moŭs, a.
a. [Lat. magnanimus, from magnus, great, and animus, mind; It. & Sp. magnanimo, Fr. magnanime.]
Sense 1. Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty spirit; as, a magnanimous prince or general.
Sense 2. Dictated by magnanimity; exhibiting nobleness of soul; liberal and honorable; not selfish.
There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. Washington.