munificently
- adverb
- /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəntli/
- Formal
:
munificentemente
- The charity munificently donated to the local food bank to help those in need.
Examples
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Justice Souter honors us all and Justice Ginsburg munificently by joining us here today.
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I cannot go back, though they tell me many do. Father Charles suggests twelve steps, refers helpless people to helpful people, the road to recovery is paved with rewards, and takes courage, which, fortunately, the Lord will dole out munificently.
Fiction book (1995) -
And all the guards in the world will not save those who think that all forms of danger must be made safe—even from attempts at voluntary harm—and whatever downstream effects of danger ignored must be unquestionably and munificently ameliorated by others.
Blog text (24) -
She munificently treated her friends to dinner at the finest restaurant in town.
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The philanthropist munificently funded several scholarships for underprivileged students.
Synonyms
49
2.0
In a way that gives more money or help than expected
32
3.5
In large amounts that are more than enough
22
4.8
In very large amounts, often more than needed
19
6.1
In a very grand or generous way, like at a palace
13
3.2
To a large degree or very strongly
11
5.6
In a very rich and generous way using a lot of money
10
3.9
In a generous way that gives a lot
7
6.0
Using or spending much more than needed
1
2.5
In large amounts
1
7.5
In a generous and forgiving way toward someone, often a rival
1
4.6
In a generous and plentiful way
1
8.4
In a very rich and decorated way
1
8.5
In a very generous way without holding back
1
7.3
In a rich and expensive way to impress people
In a generous way that gives a lot
In large amounts
In a generous way when giving money or rewards
To give more than people need or expect
In a kind and generous way
Antonyms
How Generous
Surface Forms
Morphology
munificently = munificent (transparent) = munificent + ly
Standard adverb formation by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'munificent', yielding the expected meaning 'in a generous manner'.
Etymology
The word munificently comes from the old Latin word munus, meaning 'gift' or 'service'. The same root is in community, a word about people sharing duties, so munificently means acting in a very generous, giving way.