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
- (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
- munificences
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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