Main Entry: mu·nif·i·cent

Pronunciation: \myu̇-ˈni-fə-sənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: back-formation from munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munificus generous, from munus service, gift — more at mean

Date: 1581

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

synonyms see liberal

— mu·nif·i·cence \-sən(t)s\ noun

— mu·nif·i·cent·ly adverb