Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Munificent · Mu·nif·i·cent · IPA /mjuˈnɪfɪsn̩t/ 01 a. Very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; as, a munificent benefactor. 1. Very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; as, a munificent benefactor. Syn. Bounteous; bountiful; liberal; generous.