ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Munificence

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Munificence is a noun meaning The quality of being munificent; generosity.

Meaning

The quality of being munificent; generosity.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) Means of defence; fortification.

Example Sentences

Untill that Locrine for his Realmes defence, Did head against them make and strong munificence
And surely, no form of munificence should entitle to a more grateful and lasting remembrance, than that which promotes the right education of youth;.
Now the happy king laid the forehead of thankſgiving upon the duſt of gratitude; he opened the doors of his wealth to the four winds, and enriched the world, at once, with his munificence.

Word Forms

Synonyms for munificence

Depending on context, synonyms include magnanimity, largesse, largess, openhandedness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include largesse, largess, magnanimity, openhandedness, generousness, magnanimousness.

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