munificent
Meaning: Larger or more generous than is usual or necessary. Used to describe gifts, donations, or benefactors of remarkable generosity.
Munificent is a formal word associated with philanthropy and patronage, implying generosity on a grand scale. It is more emphatic than 'generous' and more positive than 'lavish' (which can imply excess). The word frequently appears in descriptions of charitable endowments, bequests, and institutional donations. The noun form 'munificence' is equally current.
Examples
- A munificent donation from a local businessman funded the new wing of the hospital. 当地一位企业家的慷慨捐赠资助了医院的新侧楼。Una munificente donación de un empresario local financió la nueva ala del hospital.地元の実業家からの気前のよい寄付が、病院の新棟の建設費用を賄った。지역 사업가의 후한 기부가 병원 신관 건설 비용을 충당했다.
- The gallery owes its existence to the munificent patronage of the Courtauld family. 该美术馆的存在归功于考陶德家族的慷慨赞助。La galería debe su existencia al munificente mecenazgo de la familia Courtauld.その美術館はコートールド家の寛大な後援のおかげで存在している。그 미술관은 코톨드 가문의 관대한 후원 덕분에 존재하고 있다.
- His munificent bequest provided scholarships for three generations of medical students. 他的慷慨遗赠为三代医学生提供了奖学金。Su munificente legado proporcionó becas a tres generaciones de estudiantes de medicina.彼の寛大な遺贈は、三世代にわたる医学生に奨学金を提供した。그의 관대한 유증은 삼 세대에 걸친 의대생들에게 장학금을 제공했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, journalism
Tone: admiring
Origin & History
From Latin munificens (bountiful, liberal), from munus (gift, service) + facere (to make). Entered English in the late 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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