large quantity; magnanimous
Meanings
2 senses · 9 examplesadjective (attributive)
large quantity; abundant; massive
neutralUsed before nouns to describe a considerable or substantial amount of something.
A large quantity of holiday supplies has been delivered.
The factory is producing chemical fertilizer in massive quantities.
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The survey collected a large amount of data.
The company needs a substantial amount of capital for expansion.
There was a large-scale bumper harvest of grain this year.
adjective
magnanimous; generous; tolerant
literaryDescribes a person's character, meaning they are broad-minded and forgiving. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
He is a magnanimous person who never fusses over trivial matters.
A leader needs to be tolerant and able to listen to different opinions.
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He generously forgave the other party's offense.
Only with a magnanimous heart can one accomplish great things.