beneficent

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /bəˈnɛf.ə.sənt/

Adjective

beneficent

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

Synonyms

• generous
• beneficient

Antonyms

• maleficent

Related terms

• benefactor
• beneficial
• magnificent
• munificent

Translations

• French: miséricordieux, bienfaisant
• German: gnädig, wohltätig
• Portuguese: beneficente
• Russian: ми́лостивый
• Spanish: benéfico

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