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Munificence

Munificence Meaning & Definition
Munificence Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Munificence?

[n] extremely liberal generosity of spirit

Synonyms | Synonyms for Munificence: largess | largesse | magnanimity | openhandedness

Related Terms | Find terms related to Munificence: bigheartedness | bounteousness | bountifulness | bounty | easy purse strings | free hand | freedom | freehandedness | freeheartedness | freeness | generosity | generousness | givingness | graciousness | great heart | greatheartedness | hospitality | largeheartedness | largeness | largess | liberality | liberalness | magnanimity | open hand | open heart | openhandedness | openheartedness | unselfishness | welcome

See Also | liberality | liberalness

Munificence In Webster's Dictionary

\Mu*nif"i*cence\, n. [Cf. L. munire to fortify.] Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] --Spenser.
\Mu*nif"i*cence\, n. [L. munificentia: cf. F. munificence.] The quality or state of being munificent; a giving or bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity. The virtues of liberality and munificence. --Addison. Syn: Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity; bounty; bounteousness. See {Benevolence}.

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