Antonyms for munificent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : myoo-nif-uh-suhnt

Phonetic Transcription : myuˈnɪf ə sənt

Definition of munificent

Origin : 1580s, back-formation from munificence, or else from Latin munificent-, stem of munificus "bountiful, liberal, generous" (see munificence).

adj giving, generous

Example sentences :

I paid him over the munificent sum you intrusted to me for him.
Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

Joe disposed of that consideration by a munificent wave of the hand.
Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates

And then he might not choose to accept her munificent offer!
Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 » by Various

We do hear of munificent donations by benevolent millionaires now and then.
Extract from : « The Lock And Key Library » by Various

Poor Gustavo saw a munificent shower of tips vanishing into nothing.
Extract from : « Jerry » by Jean Webster

As was usual when he or any other servitor was in attendance on Waring, the reward had been munificent.
Extract from : « Waring's Peril » by Charles King

The settlements which he has spoken of, too, are most munificent.
Extract from : « Anna the Adventuress » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

One of us is bidden to the court of our most munificent patroness to educate her only son.
Extract from : « Peter the Priest » by Mr Jkai

I was so astonished at your munificent offer, Sir, that I could not well speak.
Extract from : « The Privateersman » by Frederick Marryat

I am grateful to you—deeply grateful for an offer so munificent—so undeserved.
Extract from : « Eugene Aram, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for munificent

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