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   Mu·nif·i·cent

   /myo͞oˈnifəs(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary: "a munificent gesture"
   • ▪ (of a person) very generous.

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin munificent- (stem of munificentior, comparative of munificus ‘bountiful’), from munus ‘gift’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. munificently adverb

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   The meaning of MUNIFICENT is very liberal in giving or bestowing : lavish. How to use munificent in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Munificent.

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   adjective. formal uk / mjuːˈnɪf.ɪ.s ə nt / us / mjuːˈnɪf.ə.s ə nt / Add to word list. very generous with money: A former student has donated a munificent sum of money to the college. Synonyms. lavish. unstinting formal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. freely giving money, help, etc. to others.

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   Munificent definition: extremely liberal in giving; very generous.. See examples of MUNIFICENT used in a sentence.

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   MUNIFICENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of munificent in English. munificent. adjective. formal us / mjuːˈnɪf.ə.s ə nt / uk / mjuːˈnɪf.ɪ.s ə nt / Add to word list. very generous with money: A former student has donated a munificent sum of money to the college. Synonyms. lavish. unstinting formal.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › munificentMUNIFICENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. very generous in giving; lavish. 2. characterized by great generosity. a munificent reward.

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   Definition of munificent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of munificent. adjective. very generous. “a munificent gift”. “his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent ”. synonyms: lavish, overgenerous, too-generous, unsparing, unstinted, unstinting. generous. willing to give and share unstintingly.