V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
munificent
adjective
Definition: extremely generous
Synonyms: generous, charitable, magnanimous, benevolent, philanthropic
Antonyms: greedy, parsimonious, miserly
Tips: Munificent is a formal word, meaning "very generous." It has its origins in the Latin word munus, "gift or service." Munificent rhymes with magnificent, so think of a magnificent gift. Someone who gives you this gift is munificent. Its noun form is munificence, which means "great generosity or magnanimity."
Usage Examples:
Kind and munificent, they donate much of their time and money to charity. (generous, charitable)
Mother Theresa said she was inspired by the munificence of Jesus. (generosity, benevolence) noun
Such a munificent gift had never before been given to the University. (generous)
It is a munificent gift, but a far too generous one for me to accept. (generous, magnanimous)
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