munificent

American  

[myoo-nif-uh-suhnt] / myuˈnɪf ə sənt /

adjective

1. extremely liberal in giving; very generous.

   Synonyms:

   lavish, bounteous, bountiful

2. characterized by great generosity.

   a munificent bequest.

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munificent British  

/ mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt /

adjective

1. (of a person) very generous; bountiful

2. (of a gift) generous; liberal

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Related Words

See generous.

Other Word Forms

• munificence noun
• munificently adverb
• munificentness noun
• unmunificent adjective
• unmunificently adverb

Etymology

Origin of munificent

First recorded in 1565–75; back formation from munificence or from Latin mūnificentia “generosity, bountifulness,” equivalent to mūnific(us) “generous, bountiful” ( muni-, combining form of mūnus “service, duty, gift” + -ficus -fic ) + -entia -ence

Example Sentences

The algorithm does that now, and it has propelled both Pauls into wealthy influencer titans, and Jake into the fight world’s munificent, polarizing Barnum.

From The Wall Street Journal

Next to world food programs, it’s hard to think of a more munificent humanitarian contribution.

From Washington Post

It’s a joy to see the rest of the series catch up with her munificent excellence in its sophomore year.

From Washington Post

How would Mr. Courtney make this munificent procurement dream come true?

From New York Times

But it is possible to imagine China exploiting that medicine as a domestic moneymaker, or as leverage over developing countries to whom it will play the munificent benefactor.

From Washington Post