Munificence

//mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being munificent; generosity. uncountable, usually

    "Now the happy king laid the forehead of thankſgiving upon the duſt of gratitude; he opened the doors of his wealth to the four winds, and enriched the world, at once, with his munificence."

  2. 2
    Means of defence; fortification. obsolete

    "Untill that Locrine for his Realmes defence, Did head against them make and strong munificence"

  3. 3
    liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit wordnet

Synonyms

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bigheartednessbounteousnessbountifulnessbountycharityeasy purse strings

Example

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"Unfortunately, munificence is not one of the salient features of my husband."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munus (“gift”) + facio (“I make”).

Etymology 2

Compare Latin munire (“to fortify”).

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