munificente

[mu-ni-fi-'sen-te]
adjectivepl: munificentes
munificent; generous; bountiful
1. extremely generous in giving; lavish; showing great liberality
The munificent donation from the philanthropist transformed the hospital.
A doação munificente do filantropo transformou o hospital.
2. grand or impressive in scale; magnificent
The king received visitors in his munificent palace.
O rei recebia visitantes em seu palácio munificente.
3. characterized by abundant resources or wealth bestowed generously
He lived a munificent lifestyle, sharing his wealth with those in need.
Ele vivia um estilo de vida munificente, compartilhando sua riqueza com necessitados.
Munificente is a formal, somewhat archaic or literary adjective in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. It is typically used in formal writing, historical contexts, or when describing grand gestures of generosity by wealthy individuals, institutions, or historical figures. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, people tend to use simpler synonyms like 'generoso' or 'liberal' instead.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
generosoliberalbeneficentemagnânimoesplêndidosuntuosoopulento
Antonyms / Antônimos
mesquinhoavaroavarentosórdidogananciosopobre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
munificente
Standard usage in formal and literary contexts
Portugal
munificente
Standard usage; commonly used in formal Portuguese
São Paulo
munificente
Formal register; less common in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
generoso
Preferred colloquial alternative to munificente

Related Words

munificênciamunificamentegenerosidadebeneficênciaesplendorlargueza

Related Idioms & Phrases

um gesto munificente
uma obra munificente
receber munificentemente
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