# munificently

**Pronunciation:** /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəntli/ · myoo-NIF-uh-suhnt-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that shows great generosity and lavishness, especially with money.

## Examples

- The millionaire munificently funded the new community center.
- She was munificently rewarded for her years of loyal service.
- The king munificently bestowed gifts upon his loyal subjects.

## Synonyms

- generously — General willingness to give or share.
- lavishly — With great abundance and extravagance.
- bountifully — Abundantly and plentifully, often implying natural richness.
- magnificently — In a splendid, grand, or impressive manner, often implying generosity.

## Antonyms

- stingily — Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous.
- avariciously — With extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

## Common patterns

- munificently funded — To provide money for something in a very generous way. — The arts festival was munificently funded by a private donor.
- munificently rewarded — To give someone a very generous payment or gift for their efforts. — The employees were munificently rewarded for exceeding their sales targets.

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