large-minded

adjective

large-mind·​ed ˌlärj-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce large-minded (audio)
: 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

Time Traveler
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 15 Dec. 2024.

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