Beneficent: meaning, definitions and examples
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beneficent
[ bɪˈnɛfɪsənt ]
kindness and generosity
Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity; producing benefits; beneficial.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His beneficent actions towards the less fortunate are well known in the community.
- The beneficent donor contributed a large sum of money to the charity organization.
- Her beneficent nature endeared her to all who knew her.
resulting in good
Resulting in good; producing benefits.
Synonyms
advantageous, beneficial, favorable
Examples of usage
- The beneficent effects of the new policy were evident in the improved quality of life for the citizens.
- Her beneficent leadership style led to increased productivity and morale among the team members.
Translations
Translations of the word "beneficent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 benéfico
🇮🇳 परहितकारी
🇩🇪 wohltätig
🇮🇩 dermawan
🇺🇦 благодійний
🇵🇱 dobroczynny
🇯🇵 慈善的 (じぜんてき)
🇫🇷 bienfaisant
🇪🇸 beneficioso
🇹🇷 hayırsever
🇰🇷 자선적인 (jaseonjeog-in)
🇸🇦 خيّر
🇨🇿 dobročinný
🇸🇰 dobročinný
🇨🇳 仁慈的 (réncí de)
🇸🇮 dobrodelni
🇮🇸 góðgerðar-
🇰🇿 қайырымды
🇬🇪 კეთილმოსურნე
🇦🇿 xeyirxah
🇲🇽 beneficioso
Word origin
The word 'beneficent' originated from the Latin word 'beneficent-' (stem of 'beneficiēns'), present participle of 'beneficere' meaning 'to do good, benefit', from 'bene' meaning 'well' + 'facere' meaning 'to do'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe acts of kindness, charity, and generosity.