Munificently: meaning, definitions and examples

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munificently

 

[ mjuːˈnɪfɪsəntli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in generosity

In a generous or lavish manner, characterized by great generosity and giving. It implies a willingness to give freely and abundantly.

Synonyms

bountifully, generously, lavishly

Examples of usage

  • He tipped the waiter munificently for the excellent service.
  • She donated munificently to the charity event.
  • The CEO rewarded her employees munificently for their hard work.
Context #2 | Adjective

in giving

Showing great generosity in giving. Characterized by a generous or lavish attitude towards giving.

Synonyms

bounteous, generous, magnanimous

Examples of usage

  • The munificent donor contributed a large sum of money to the university.
  • The munificent host provided his guests with luxurious accommodations.
  • The munificent gift was greatly appreciated by the recipients.

Translations

Translations of the word "munificently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 generosamente

🇮🇳 उदारतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 großzügig

🇮🇩 dengan murah hati

🇺🇦 щедро

🇵🇱 hojnie

🇯🇵 寛大に

🇫🇷 généreusement

🇪🇸 generosamente

🇹🇷 cömertçe

🇰🇷 아낌없이

🇸🇦 بسخاء

🇨🇿 velkoryse

🇸🇰 veľkoryso

🇨🇳 慷慨地

🇸🇮 radodarno

🇮🇸 örlát

🇰🇿 жомарттықпен

🇬🇪 უხვად

🇦🇿 səxavətlə

🇲🇽 generosamente

Etymology

The word 'munificently' comes from the Latin word 'munificentem', which means 'bountiful, liberal, generous'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe acts of great generosity and giving. The term reflects a positive and charitable attitude towards others, emphasizing the importance of generosity and kindness in human interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,230, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.