adj.
Pronunciation: myu ̇ - ' ni-f ə -s ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: back-formation from munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munificus generous, from munus service, gift ― more at MEAN
Date: 1581
1 : very liberal in giving or bestowing : LAVISH
2 : characterized by great liberality or generosity
synonyms see LIBERAL
– mu · nif · i · cence \ -s ə n(t)s \ noun
– mu · nif · i · cent · ly adverb