beneficent
adjective
Simple meaning
Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
bɛnəˈfɪʃənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
Used this way, beneficent is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Generous and giving
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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Synonyms
Sense: given to acts that are kind or charitable
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