MUNIFICENTLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

munificently

adverb

Definition of munificently

as in generously

in a generous manner has shared her wealth munificently on countless occasions

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In late 2025, Norway generously agreed to pay for S-300 interceptors for Ukraine.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Then slice the steak against the grain, return any juices from the cutting board to the pan, and spoon that peppery sauce generously over top.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of generously

Adverb

Her workspace is cheerfully cluttered with Yankees memorabilia—pretty much what a twelve-year-old might fantasize a Yankees executive’s office to look like.

— Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
The jokes are still wildly scattershot and frequently, knowingly lame; the production is still cheap and cheerfully scrappy; the whole ragged enterprise is still reliant on the evident affection and chemistry between its players to hold it together.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfully

Adverb

Catherine notices this and kindly keeps talking with her to help keep her comfortable.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Before she became known as kindly schoolteacher Eva Beadle-Simms on Little House on the Prairie, Charlotte Stewart was a flower child with a seriously iconic drinking buddy.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of kindly

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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

Each room is thoughtfully designed for travelers looking to unwind—luxurious beds, tasteful lighting, boho-minimal decor, and plentiful smart storage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Vintage frames and art can add charm and set the tone for a room when styled thoughtfully.

— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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