Word of the Day 9.13.9

munificence

mu·nif·i·cent (my-nf-snt)

adj.

1. Very liberal in giving; generous.

2. Showing great generosity: a munificent gift. See Synonyms at liberal.

[Latin mnificns, mnificent-, from mnificus : mnus, gift; see mei-1 in Indo-European roots + facere, to make; see fact.]

mu·nifi·cence n.

mu·nifi·cent·ly adv.

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Noun

1.

munificence – liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

liberality, liberalness – the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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