Question 1 · Quick check
munificence
CEFRC2
/mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Great generosity, especially in giving money or gifts.
- 02
noun
Extra detailMeans of defence; fortification.
Examples
The museum was built thanks to the munificence of a donor.
Unfortunately, munificence is not one of the salient features of my husband.
At a glance
Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningThe quality of being munificent; generosity.
More examples
In contextAnd surely, no form of munificence should entitle to a more grateful and lasting remembrance, than that which promotes the right education of youth;...
Now the happy king laid the forehead of thankſgiving upon the duſt of gratitude; he opened the doors of his wealth to the four winds, and enriched the world, at once, with his munificence.
Untill that Locrine for his Realmes defence, Did head against them make and strong munificence
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Origin
noun
From Middle French munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munus (“gift”) + facio (“to make”).