Munificence

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Pronunciation: /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/

Definitions of munificence

noun the quality or action of being very generous; great generosity

Example Sentences

A1 The king's munificence was evident in the generous gifts he gave to his subjects.

A2 The charity organization relied on the munificence of donors to support their cause.

B1 The company's munificence towards its employees was reflected in the generous bonuses they received.

B2 The philanthropist's munificence knew no bounds as he donated millions to various causes.

C1 The billionaire's munificence extended to funding scholarships for underprivileged students.

C2 The museum's collection was a testament to the munificence of its wealthy benefactors.

Examples of munificence in a Sentence

formal The billionaire's munificence was evident in his generous donations to various charities.

informal I was blown away by the munificence of our host, who spared no expense in throwing the party.

slang Dude, did you see the munificence of that gift she got for her birthday? It was insane!

figurative His munificence towards his friends was like a warm blanket on a cold winter night, always comforting and generous.

Grammatical Forms of munificence

plural

munificences

comparative

more munificent

superlative

most munificent

present tense

munifices

future tense

will be munificent

perfect tense

has been munificent

continuous tense

is being munificent

singular

munificence

positive degree

munificent

infinitive

to munificence

gerund

munificencing

participle

munificent

Origin and Evolution of munificence

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'munificence' originated from the Latin word 'munificentia', which is derived from 'munus' meaning gift and 'facere' meaning to do or make.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century, 'munificence' was associated with generosity and giving of gifts. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader sense of generosity, philanthropy, and lavishness in giving.