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Beneficent vs Obliging - What's the difference?

beneficent | obliging | Related terms |

Beneficent is a related term of obliging.


As adjectives the difference between beneficent and obliging

is that beneficent is given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial while obliging is happy and ready to do favours for others.

As a verb obliging is

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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

    obliging

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Happy and ready to do favours for others.

    • Synonyms

    * accommodating, willing

    Derived terms

    * obligingness

    Verb

    (head)