Does Magnanimous Mean Generous?

generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies. high-minded; noble: a just and magnanimous ruler. proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.: a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness.

What does a magnanimous mean?

magnanimous • \mag-NAN-uh-mus\ • adjective. 1 : showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit 2 : showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind.

What is the difference between generous and magnanimous?

There is overlap in meaning but magnanimity tends to include a liberality of spirit and outlook -> going, in a concessionary manner, far beyond what is required by law, custom or morals, whereas generosity seems to concern giving more/openly.