| 单词 | munificence |
| 释义 | munificence (once / 5344 pages) n Munificence is the quality of being extremely generous, like showering your girlfriend with lots of expensive gifts and candy on Valentine's Day. Munificence comes from the Latin word, munificentia, which literally means "present-making." Santa Claus shows great munificence every year by bringing presents to children, even if sometimes they've been naughty. Munificence can refer to any kind of generosity or ease in giving. A millionaire who donates time and money to help support the less fortunate shows munificence. Of course, munificence is easy for those with millions! WORD FAMILYmunificence: munificences+/munificent: munificence, munificently USAGE EXAMPLESThe munificence of the large tech firms raises the stakes for others. Economist(Nov 03, 2016) For Duterte, whose country has missed out on Beijing’s regional munificence as a result of the South China Sea feud, there was a prize too. The Guardian(Oct 21, 2016) Where politicians and bureaucrats failed in their duty, the King would strive to plug the gaps through his own munificence. Time(Oct 13, 2016) n liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit Syn|Hyper largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness liberality, liberalness the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament |
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