beneficently
- adverb
- /bɪˈnɛfɪsəntli/
- Formal
:
beneficiosamente
- Dan smiled beneficently at me, filling my heart with warmth and kindness.
It hampers rather than furthers the creative force which instinctively and beneficently governs all life.
- It hampers rather than furthers the creative force which instinctively and beneficently governs all life.
Examples
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It hampers rather than furthers the creative force which instinctively and beneficently governs all life.
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We know that if we want the benefits of scientific knowledge, it's our responsibility to understand enough and be alert enough to ensure that knowledge is beneficently used.
Academic text (2001) -
He pushed out his lower lip, smiling beneficently.
Academic text (2012) -
Then again, it may well be nothing more than our foolish stubbornness that stands in the way of the path to improvement beneficently held out to us.
Academic text (1997) -
All statutes and constitutional provisions authorizing such statutes are liberally and beneficently construed.
Academic text (2016) -
The charity aims to distribute food beneficently to families in need this holiday season.
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She approached the stray dog beneficently, offering it food and a gentle touch.
Synonyms
179
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
49
2.0
In a way that gives more money or help than expected
41
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
11
5.6
In a very rich and generous way using a lot of money
10
3.9
In a generous way that gives a lot
7
3.8
In a way that puts other people's needs before your own
5
3.9
In a kind and generous way that forgives others
4
3.0
In a kind way that shows care for people who are suffering
3
3.7
Showing care for other people more than for yourself
1
4.6
In a kind way that tries to help other people
1
6.5
Acting to help other people without wanting anything in return
1
7.5
In a generous and forgiving way toward someone, often a rival
1
7.5
In a way that gives money or help to people in need
1
4.6
In a generous and plentiful way
1
8.5
In a very generous way without holding back
Be kind and gentle to other people
Someone gives large gifts or money in a very generous way
In a generous way that gives a lot
In a generous way when giving money or rewards
Antonyms
How Kind
Surface Forms
Morphology
beneficently = beneficent (transparent) = beneficent + ly
The adverb is formed by adding the regular adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'beneficent', yielding a predictable meaning 'in a beneficent way'.
Etymology
Beneficently comes from Latin parts bene- 'well' and facere 'to do', so it literally means 'doing good'. Think of a benefactor or a benefit — someone or something that gives help. So to act beneficently is to do good in a kind, generous way.