munificent
UK: mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt | US: mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt
adj. extremely generous or lavish
adj. characterized by great liberality or bounty
munificent = muni<gift> + fic<make> + ent<adjective suffix>
- muni (from Latin munus meaning "gift" or "service")
- fic (from Latin facere meaning "to make" or "do")
- ent (Latin-derived adjective suffix indicating quality or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word munificent traces back to Latin munificus ("generous"), combining munus (gift) and facere (to make). It originally described someone who "gives gifts" or "performs services" generously. Over time, it evolved in English to emphasize lavish generosity, reflecting the logic of "making gifts" (muni + fic) as a core trait. The suffix -ent solidifies its adjectival form, aligning with similar Latin-derived terms like magnificent.
The munificent donor funded the entire scholarship program.
Her munificent hospitality made everyone feel welcome.
The king was known for his munificent patronage of the arts.
A munificent bequest allowed the museum to expand its collection.
Their munificent contributions transformed the struggling community.