BENEFICENT

beneficent

(adjective) doing or producing good; “the most beneficent regime in history”

beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary, philanthropic

(adjective) generous in assistance to the poor; “a benevolent contributor”; “eleemosynary relief”; “philanthropic contributions”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

beneficent (comparative more beneficent, superlative most beneficent)

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

Synonyms

• generous

• beneficient

Antonyms

• maleficent

Source: Wiktionary


Be*nef`i*cent

Definition: , a. Doing or producing good; performing acts of kindness and charity; characterized by beneficence. The beneficent fruits of Christianity. Prescott.

Syn.

– See Benevolent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

12 January 2025

HABIT

(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”


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Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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