Beneficent

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /bəˈnÉ›f.É™.sÉ™nt/

Origin

Latin *beneficens, from bene ("good") + -ficens, past participle of facere ("to make or do").

Full definition of beneficent

Adjective

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

Synonyms

• generous

Antonyms

• maleficent

Related terms

• benefactor
• beneficial
• magnificent
• munificent