Word: munificent (adjective)

Associations

"Munificent" means very generous, especially with money or gifts. It describes someone who gives a lot, more than usual or expected.

• A munificent donor gave a large sum of money to the charity. This shows great generosity.
• The company received a munificent bonus at the end of the year. It means the bonus was very big.
• The artist was grateful for the munificent support from fans. It means the support was very generous.

Synonym: "generous"

• Difference: "Generous" is common and simple, while "munificent" is more formal and means even more generous or lavish.

Substitution

You can use these words instead of "munificent":

• generous (less formal, more common)
• lavish (means giving a lot, often in a rich or luxurious way)
• bountiful (means giving plenty, often used with gifts or harvest) Changing the word changes the tone: "lavish" sounds richer, "generous" is everyday, "bountiful" feels natural and abundant.

Deconstruction

"Munificent" comes from Latin:

• "munus" means "gift" or "service"
• "-ficent" comes from "facere," meaning "to do" or "to make" Together, "munificent" means "making gifts" or "giving generously."

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when someone was munificent to you or others?
• How would you feel if you received a munificent gift?
• What are some ways people can be munificent besides giving money?