1_million_words | Word of the Day 11/20/24 Munificent

Munificent (adjective)
mu·nif·i·cent [myoo-nif-uh-suhnt] (previously 11-03-13)

adjective
1. extremely liberal in giving; very generous.
2. characterized by great generosity: a munificent bequest.

Can be confused:
1. beneficent
2. magnificent (see synonym study at magnificent).

Other Words From
mu·nif i·cence mu·nif i·cent·ness noun
mu·nif i·cent·ly adverb
un mu·nif i·cent adjective
un mu·nif i·cent·ly adverb

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Synonyms
1. bountiful, bounteous, lavish.

Synonym Study
See generous.

Antonyms
1. niggardly.

Origin: 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
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

But, as Kalita pointed out to me, these efforts aren’t some munificent acts of benevolence that the privileged should pat themselves on the back for—they’re a moral obligation.
From Slate

California, the Court majority has offered the country a “teasing illusion like a munificent bequest in a pauper’s will.”
From Slate

More significantly, Rolling Stone wrote a critical piece about country singer Morgan Wallen, reminiscent of Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold’s Pulitzer-winning investigations of Donald Trump’s claims of his munificent charitable donations.
From Washington Post

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