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Beneficent vs Meritorious - What's the difference?

beneficent | meritorious |

As adjectives the difference between beneficent and meritorious

is that beneficent is given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial while meritorious is deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.

beneficent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

    • Synonyms

    * generous * beneficient

    Antonyms

    * maleficent

    Related terms

    * benefactor * beneficial * magnificent * munificent

    meritorious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward
    • The policeman received the Award of Meritorious Service from his grateful department.

    Synonyms

    * (l) * (l)

    Antonyms

    * immeritorious

    Derived terms

    * meritoriously * meritoriousness

    References