munificence

IPA/mjuːˈnɪfɪsns/
IPA/mjuːˈnɪfɪsns/

munificence — noun

1. very generous giving of money or support, especially on a large or public scale.

1.名詞C2
釋義

very generous giving of money or support, especially on a large or public scale.

例句

The hospital was rebuilt through Esteban's munificence after the fire.

through someone's munificence after [event]

Lakshmi thanked the patron for the munificence shown toward rural schools.

munificence shown toward [recipient]

同義詞
  • generosity

    the broad everyday word; it fits small personal acts as well as larger gifts

  • largesse

    formal and often linked to gifts from wealthy or powerful people

  • philanthropy

    focuses more on organized charitable work than on the giver's manner

反義詞
  • stinginess

    an everyday unwillingness to spend or share

  • miserliness

    a stronger, more fixed habit of hoarding money

文法句型

someone's munificence

munificence toward + [people/institution]

an act of munificence

用法筆記

Often used in formal writing about wealthy donors, public gifts, or large acts of support. It usually suggests impressive scale, so a friend paying for lunch is generous rather than munificent.

常見錯誤

❌Her munificence bought me a coffee.
✅Her generosity bought me a coffee.
💡munificence usually suggests unusually large or public giving, not a small everyday treat.
❌They gave a munificence to the museum.
✅They gave the museum a munificent donation.
💡munificence names the quality or style of giving, not a single gift item.