large-minded

adjective

large-mind·ed ˌlärj-ˈmīn-dəd

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: generous or comprehensive in outlook, range, or capacity

large-mindedly adverb

large-mindedness noun

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of large-minded was in 1696

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“Large-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-minded. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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