Munificent
adjective
Very generous or giving.
The munificent woman donated a large amount of her wealth to the local charity.
Often appears as...
- munificent donation
- munificent benefactor
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Very lavish or plentiful.
The munificent feast had enough food to feed a small village.
Often appears as...
- munificent gesture
- munificent spread
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Very generous or giving.
The munificent woman donated a large amount of her wealth to the local charity.
Often appears as...
- munificent donation
- munificent benefactor
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Very lavish or plentiful.
The munificent feast had enough food to feed a small village.
Often appears as...
- munificent gesture
- munificent spread
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Emphasizes someone's kindness and may cause the listener to think favorably of the person being described.
Her munificent support helped build the new hospital wing.
Pro Tip 2/3High Impact
'Munificent' usually describes actions with significant positive impact, not minor generous deeds.
His munificent endowment transformed the research facility.
Pro Tip 3/3Financial Generosity
Commonly used when referring to giving money or valuable gifts, rather than time or effort.
A munificent donation from an anonymous source funded the art restoration.
Compare with
benevolentbountifulcharitablegenerouslavishlivremagnanimousphilanthropic
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