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beneficent

English

Etymology

From Latin *beneficens, *beneficent-, from bene (well, good) + -ficens, combining form from faciens, present participle of facere (to make or do). Compare English beneficence.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /b??n?f.?.s?nt/

Adjective

beneficent (comparative more beneficent, superlative most beneficent)

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

Synonyms

  • generous
  • beneficient

Antonyms

  • maleficent

Related terms

  • benefactor
  • beneficial
  • magnificent
  • munificent

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bounteous

English

Etymology

bounty +? -ous

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?ba?nti?s/, /?ba?nt??s/

Adjective

bounteous (comparative more bounteous, superlative most bounteous)

  1. (of a person) Inclined to be generous.
  2. (of a gift, etc.) Liberal or abundant.

Derived terms

  • bounteousness

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