a.[ L. magnanimus; magnus great + animus mind. See Magnate, and Animus. ]
Be magnanimous in the enterprise. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
To give a kingdom hath been thought
Greater and nobler done, and to lay down
Far more magnanimous than to assume. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Both strived for death; magnanimous debate. Stirling. [ 1913 Webster ]
There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. Washington. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind. [ 1913 Webster ]