beneficent

be·nef·i·cent

B0186600 (bə-nĕf′ĭ-sənt)adj.1. Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.2. Producing benefit; beneficial.

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[Probably from beneficence, on the model of such pairs as benevolent, benevolence.]

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be·nef′i·cent·ly adv.

beneficent

(bɪˈnɛfɪsənt) adjcharitable; generous[C17: from Latin beneficent-, from beneficus; see benefice] beˈneficently adv

be•nef•i•cent

(bəˈnɛf ə sənt)

adj. 1. doing good or causing good to be done; charitable. 2. beneficial. [1610–20] be•nef′i•cent•ly, adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	beneficent - doing or producing good; "the most beneficent regime in history"kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter"maleficent - harmful or evil in intent or effect
	2.	beneficent - generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"eleemosynary, philanthropic, benevolentcharitable - full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust"

beneficent

adjective charitable, benign, benevolent, philanthropic, bountiful, bounteous, munificent In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions.

beneficent

adjective1. Characterized by kindness and concern for others:altruistic, benevolent, benign, benignant, good, goodhearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly.2. Affording benefit:advantageous, benefic, beneficial, benignant, favorable, good, helpful, profitable, propitious, salutary, toward, useful.

Translations

generosoблаготворный