MUNIFICENT


Meaning of MUNIFICENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ myu̇-ˈni-fə-sənt ]

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 -sən(t)s noun

• mu·nif·i·cent·ly adverb

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