Definition

The quality of being very generous and giving a lot of money or resources to help others.

Example

Her munificence was evident when she donated a large sum to the charity.

Conversation

Did you hear about the munificence of that local charity event?

Yeah, I heard they raised a lot of money for the community!

It's amazing how much generosity can impact people's lives.

Absolutely! That kind of munificence inspires others to give too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Munificence → It is formed from "munificus" (from Latin, meaning generous or bountiful) and the suffix "-ence" (indicating a state or quality). The word "munificence" refers to the quality of being very generous or giving.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'generous' ('munificus') and has a quality of giving ('-ence'). This helps you remember that munificence means a state of being very generous.

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