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Beneficent: meaning, definitions and examples

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beneficent

 

[ bɪˈnɛfɪsənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

kindness and generosity

Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity; producing benefits; beneficial.

Synonyms

charitable, generous, kind

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,570, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.