ALTRUISTICALLY

altruistically, selflessly

(adverb) in an altruistic manner; “he acted selflessly when he helped the old lady in distress”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

altruistically (comparative more altruistically, superlative most altruistically)

In an altruistic manner; in a manner having regard of others

Synonym: unselfishly

Synonyms

• philanthropically

Antonyms

• misanthropically (hatred of human race)

• egoistically

• selfishly

Source: Wiktionary


ALTRUISTIC

Al`tru*is"tic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. altruiste, a. See Altruism..]

Definition: Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish; -- opposed to Ant: egoistic or Ant: selfish. Bain.

– Al`tru*is"tic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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