be·nef·i·cent (b -n f  -snt)adj. 1. Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity. 2. Producing benefit; beneficial. [Probably from beneficence, on the model of such pairs as benevolent, benevolence.] be·nef i·cent·ly adv. |
beneficent [bin-eff-iss-ent]
Adjective
charitable; generous [Latin beneficus]
beneficence n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| 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" charitable - full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust" |
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