munificent

/mju:'nifisnt/
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munificent

A munificent donor gave a large sum to the library.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Extremely generous in giving; characterized by great liberality or lavishness: Describes a person, action, or gift that is marked by a willingness to give or spend freely and abundantly, often beyond what is usual or expected.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The munificent donor funded the entire construction of the new library.
    • She is known for her munificent support of the arts.
    • His munificent contribution allowed the charity to expand its programs significantly.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be munificent in one's support": to provide exceptionally generous backing or assistance.
    • The alumni were munificent in their support for the scholarship fund.
  • "munificent patronage": extremely generous sponsorship, often used in historical or artistic contexts.
    • The museum flourished under the munificent patronage of the royal family.
Variants and Related Words
  • Munificence (noun): The quality or action of being munificent; great generosity.
    • The project's success was due to the munificence of a few key benefactors.
Synonyms
  • Lavish: Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; giving or spending in great amounts.
  • Bountiful: Giving generously; abundant.
  • Magnanimous: Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
  • Open-handed: Generous in giving.
Antonyms
  • Stingy: Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous.
  • Parsimonious: Very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
  • Niggardly: Grudgingly mean about spending or granting.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "A munificent gesture": An act of great generosity.
    • Offering to pay for everyone's education was a truly munificent gesture.
  • "With munificent spirit": In a manner characterized by great generosity.
    • He donated with munificent spirit, asking for nothing in return.
munificent

A munificent donor gave a large sum to the library.

Adjective
  1. very generous
    • distributed gifts with a lavish hand
    • the critics were lavish in their praise
    • a munificent gift
    • his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
    • prodigal praise
    • unsparing generosity
    • his unstinted devotion
    • called for unstinting aid to Britain

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