beneficent

== English == === Alternative forms === beneficient (sometimes proscribed) === 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 === (UK) IPA(key): /bəˈnɛ.fɪ.sənt/ (US) IPA(key): /bəˈnɛ.fə.sənt/ === Adjective === beneficent (comparative more beneficent, superlative most beneficent) Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial. ==== Synonyms ==== generous ==== Antonyms ==== maleficent ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== benefactor beneficial benevolent magnificent munificent ==== Translations ====