English Explanatory Dictionary

beneficent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

Pronunciation

/bəˈnɛ.fɪ.sənt/ /bəˈnɛ.fə.sənt/ en-us-beneficent.ogg

Word forms

beneficent more beneficent most beneficent beneficient

Etymology

From Latin *beneficens, *beneficent-, from bene (“well, good”) + -ficens, combining form from faciens, present participle of facere (“to make or do”). Compare English beneficence.

Synonyms

generous

Antonyms

maleficent

Related words

benefactor beneficial benevolent magnificent munificent

Derived words

beneficently unbeneficent
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