All 4 Uses of
magnanimous
in
Bleak House
- At which time Miss Summerson's conduct was highly genteel; I may even add, magnanimous."†
Chpt 64-65
- "Now, sir," said Mr. Guppy, "I have got into that state of mind myself that I wish for a reciprocity of magnanimous behaviour.†
Chpt 64-65
- "Very magnanimous indeed, sir," observed my guardian.†
Chpt 64-65 *
- "Well, sir," replied Mr. Guppy with candour, "my wish is to BE magnanimous.†
Chpt 64-65
Definition:
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(magnanimous) kind and generous in spirit -- especially toward those defeated in battle