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Munificent
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Munificent/mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/
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A generous gift
An exceptionally large donation
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- The billionaire made a munificent donation to fund scholarships for underprivileged students.
- Her munificent hospitality made every guest feel cherished and welcome.
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Munificent — Extremely generous, often to an unusual or lavish degree.
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Extremely generous, often to an unusual or lavish degree.
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Munificent giving, magnanimous behaviour
Munificent emphasizes lavish generosity, often in gifts or donations. Magnanimous emphasizes a generous spirit, particularly when someone could be resentful or petty. The words overlap, but the context can favour one. Munificent is formal; generous is often sufficient in ordinary conversation.
In context: A munificent donation supplied every classroom with new books.
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Magnanimous. Munificent would fit an exceptionally generous gift more directly.
Dictionary reference: Merriam-Webster: Munificent.
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