Definition of munificent

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mu·nif·i·cent    (my-nf-snt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Very liberal in giving; generous.
2. Showing great generosity: a munificent gift. See Synonyms at liberal.

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

OTHER FORMS:
mu·nifi·cence(Noun), mu·nifi·cent·ly(Adverb)