(be-nef-i-cent) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. doing good and helping others.

Example Sentence

Quitting smoking has a beneficent effect on the health.

More Example Sentences

He was known for his beneficent actions.

Synonyms

kind; generous; charitable

Antonyms

selfish; unkind; cruel

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Rhymes

  • deficient
  • efficient
  • omniscient
  • proficient
  • sufficient

  • beneficent
  • coefficient
  • inefficient
  • insufficient
  • self-sufficient