Munificent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /myu̇-ˈni-fə-sənt/ mu·nif·i·cent

Meaning & Definition of Munificent

Munificent (adjective)

  1. very liberal in giving or bestowing, lavish
  2. characterized by great liberality or generosity

Munificent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

    "a munificent host who has presided over many charitable events at his mansion"

    similar: bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal, open, openhanded, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting
    related: extravagant, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, big, greathearted, largehearted, magnanimous, openhearted, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindly, samaritan, sympathetic
    opposite: cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal (archaic), mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous
    near: mean, petty, small, frugal, spare, sparing, thrifty, chary, stinting, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Munificent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Munificent:

bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal, open, openhanded, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Munificent

Words with the opposite meaning of Munificent:

cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal, mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous

Related Words for Munificent

extravagant, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, big, greathearted, largehearted, magnanimous, openhearted, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindly, samaritan, sympathetic

Near Antonyms of Munificent

mean, petty, small, frugal, spare, sparing, thrifty, chary, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Word Forms of Munificent

Derived words: munificence (noun), munificently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Munificent

back-formation from munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munificus generous, from munus service, gift mean

First known use: 1565

Frequently Asked Questions about Munificent

What does "Munificent" mean?

"Munificent" means very liberal in giving or bestowing, lavish. As an adjective, it is defined as: very liberal in giving or bestowing, lavish.

What is another word for "Munificent"?

Other words for "Munificent" include bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted and fulsome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Munificent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Munificent"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Munificent". Common alternatives include bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous and liberal.

What is the opposite of "Munificent"?

Antonyms of "Munificent" include cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal, mingy, miserly and parsimonious. Near antonyms include mean, petty, small and frugal.

How do you use "Munificent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Munificent" in a sentence: "a munificent host who has presided over many charitable events at his mansion".

Is "Munificent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Munificent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Munificent"?

"Munificent" is pronounced /myu̇-ˈni-fə-sənt/ and divided into syllables as mu·nif·i·cent.

What is the origin of the word "Munificent"?

"Munificent" comes from back-formation from munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munificus generous, from munus service, gift mean. First known use: 1565.