Munificent
hardmyoo-NIF-ih-sunt
adjective
Definition
Very generous; lavish in giving
Examples
“The munificent donor funded the entire building.”
“Her munificent gift transformed the charity's capabilities.”
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GRE Tip
Munificent is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "generous" or "bountiful" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "miserly".
Related GRE Words
liberal
Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas
unstinting
Given or giving without restraint; very generous
magnanimous
Very generous or forgiving; noble in spirit
bountiful
Large in quantity; abundant; giving generously
stinting
Restrictive or ungenerous in giving or spending
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
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