Emily Dickinson Lexicon

MAG-NAN'I-MOUS, a. [L. magnanimus.]

1. Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; brave; disinterested; as, a magnanimous prince or general.
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.