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beneficently

/bəˈnɛfɪsəntli/
be · ne · fi · cent · ly
Adjective:beneficent
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• adverb

1

In a generous or charitable manner that produces good results or actively helps others.

Example

"The philanthropist donated her vast fortune beneficently to fund scholarships and community health clinics."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Beneficently' emphasizes actively doing good or producing concrete charitable acts, whereas 'benevolently' emphasizes having kindly intentions or goodwill.

• Nearby Words

benediction
benefactor
benefactress
beneficently
beneficial
beneficially
beneficiary

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'beneficent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Latin 'beneficentem', from 'bene' (well) and 'facere' (to do or make).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beneficently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beneficently
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