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Beneficent vs Bounteous - What's the difference?

beneficent | bounteous | Related terms |

Beneficent is a related term of bounteous.


As adjectives the difference between beneficent and bounteous

is that beneficent is given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial while bounteous is (of a person) inclined to be generous.

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

    bounteous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (of a person) Inclined to be generous.
  • Liberal or abundant.

    • Derived terms

    * bounteousness