munificently

adverb

Definition of munificentlynext
as in generously
in a generous manner has shared her wealth munificently on countless occasions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for munificently
  1. generously
  2. well
  3. cheerfully
  4. kindly
  5. bountifully
  6. thoughtfully
Adverb
  • When testing paint, Balding always recommends making the samples generously sized and using two coats.
    — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with the spice blend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For much of wristwatch history, case diameters remained relatively small by today’s standards—well under 40 mm.
    — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Wagoner eventually recovers and the two cheerfully finish the song to applause.
    — Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At the top end, suites are spacious and cheerfully appointed, with smartly outfitted living rooms, double sinks in the bathrooms, robes, and patterned ceramics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfully
Adverb
  • Speak plainly, edit kindly, and let useful precision build trust without turning everything into a critique.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ask about the fee, set a payment structure, and clarify the boundary kindly.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
  • How can vocals be as bountifully impressive as Mars’ are here and still leave you thinking that there’s no lived experience in any of the songs?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of bountifully
Adverb
  • When these fibers are thoughtfully integrated, Wong said the fabric instantly conveys a higher level of refinement.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Today, the roughly 7,000-square-foot house has been thoughtfully updated while retaining its Elizabethan character.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
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“Munificently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munificently. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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