
Beneficent
Charitable Actions
Often used when someone helps others out of kindness, without seeking personal gain.
The beneficent volunteer spent weekends building homes for the homeless.
Positive Reputation
Reflects positively on someone's character when used to describe their behavior.
The beneficent philanthropist was admired for his commitment to funding local schools.
Not Reciprocal
Implies generosity without expecting anything in return, not even gratitude.
Her beneficent donation to the clinic was made anonymously.
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AltruisticBenevolentCharitableCompassionateGenerousHelpfulMagnanimousPhilanthropic
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