Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Munificence · Mu·nif·i·cence · IPA /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ n. n. 01 n. Means of defense; fortification. 1. Means of defense; fortification.[Obs.] 02 n. The quality or state of being munificent; a giving or bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity. 1. The quality or state of being munificent; a giving or bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity. “The virtues of liberality and munificence.” — Addison. Syn. Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity; bounty; bounteousness. See Benevolence.