Munificent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mjuˈnɪfɪsn̩t/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Munificent is an adjective meaning (of a person or group) Very liberal in giving or bestowing.
Meaning
(of a person or group) Very liberal in giving or bestowing.
More Meanings
- (of a gift, donation, etc.) Very generous; lavish.
Example Sentences
[M]ilk producers are among the most munificent backers of political campaigns in the U.S.
The machinists finally agreed to a munificent increase averaging 5.7% a year for three years.
An exceptionally munificent benefactor of several institutions, he has given $100 million each to MIT and Harvard.
On the hill, where kites used to be flown, stood the fine college which Mr Laurence's munificent legacy had built.
Synonyms for munificent
Depending on context, synonyms include bounteous, generous, liberal, lavish, prodigal, unsparing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include generous, lavish, prodigal, overgenerous, unsparing, unstinting.
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