Munificent: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Munificent adjective. More generous than is usual or expected.
How to say it
myoo-NIF-ih-sunt/mjuːˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (NIF).
Munificent in a sentence
A munificent gift from a former pupil paid for the new science block.
The host’s munificent tip left the waiter speechless.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- generous
- lavish
- bountiful
- open-handed
Opposite:
- mean
- miserly
- parsimonious
Where munificent comes from
From Latin munificus, gift-making, from munus, a gift, and facere, to make.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The host’s _____ tip left the waiter speechless.
- chrematistic
- munificent
- eleemosynary
Show the answer
munificent: The host’s munificent tip left the waiter speechless.