beneficent

• Qualifie une personne ou une action qui est généreuse, bonne et qui accomplit des actes bienfaisants.

Describes a person or action that is generous, kind, and does good deeds.

1. Doing or producing goodC1formal

   Characterized by performing acts of kindness or producing beneficial results.

   bienfaisant

   • The beneficent effects of the new policy were felt across the community.
   • Her beneficent actions improved the lives of many people.
   • The organization is known for its beneficent work in developing countries.

   Synonymesadvantageousaltruisticbenevolentbenigncharitablecompassionatefavorablegeneroushumanekind

   Antonymesdamagingdetrimentalharmfulhurtfulmaleficent

2. Generous in assistance to the poorC1formal

   Showing generosity and providing aid to those in need, especially the impoverished.

   Généreux envers les pauvres

   • The beneficent donor funded the construction of a new shelter.
   • His beneficent nature led him to volunteer at the soup kitchen every week.
   • The charity relies on beneficent individuals to support its programs.

   Synonymesaltruisticbenevolentbountifulcharitablecompassionategeneroushumanitariankindmunificentopenhandedphilanthropic

   Antonymesmiserlyniggardlypenuriousstingytightfistedungenerous