beneficent (redirected from beneficences)

be·nef·i·cent  (b-nf-snt)

adj.

1. Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.

2. Producing benefit; beneficial.

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[Probably from beneficence, on the model of such pairs as benevolent, benevolence.]

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be·nefi·cent·ly adv.

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beneficent [bɪˈnɛfɪs^ənt]

adj

charitable; generous

[from Latin beneficent-, from beneficus; see benefice]

beneficently  adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	beneficent - doing or producing good; "the most beneficent regime in history" kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" maleficent - harmful or evil in intent or effect
	2.	beneficent - generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions" eleemosynary, philanthropic, benevolent charitable - full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust"

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beneficent

adjective charitable, benign, benevolent, philanthropic, bountiful, bounteous, munificent In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions.

Translations

beneficent [bɪˈnefɪsənt] ADJ (frm) → benéfico

beneficent [bɪˈnɛfɪs^ənt] adj (formal)

(= benevolent) [power, deity] → bienveillant(e)

(= beneficial) [effect] → salutaire

beneficent

adj (liter) → wohltätig

beneficent [bɪˈnɛfɪs/ənt] adj (frm) → benefico/a

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beneficent [bɪˈnɛfɪs/ənt] adj (frm) → benefico/a