'Munificence' definitions:
Definition of 'munificence'
(from WordNet)
noun
Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit [syn: munificence, largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness]
Definition of 'Munificence'
From: GCIDE
- Munificence \Mu*nif"i*cence\, n. [Cf. L. munire to fortify.] Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Munificence'
From: GCIDE
- Munificence \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.
- Syn: Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity; bounty; bounteousness. See Benevolence. [1913 Webster]
- The virtues of liberality and munificence. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'munificence'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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