Synonyms of philanthropic
9 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for philanthropic is altruistic. Other synonyms of philanthropic are philanthropical, giving and goodhearted. The opposite of philanthropic is misanthropic.
Synonyms and similar words for philanthropic
adjectiveOf or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind.
- generous
- philanthropicalPhilanthropic.
- charitable
- benevolent
- humanitarian
- bigheartedNoble, kind and generous.
- giving
- goodheartedKind, generous and altruistic.
- altruisticRegardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.
Opposite of philanthropic
adjectiveMore antonyms
- misanthropicHaving a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.
- nasty
- mean
- hateful
Meaning of philanthropic
- adjective Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind.
philanthropic in other languages
Questions about synonyms of philanthropic
- What is another word for philanthropic?
- Philanthropic has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as altruistic, philanthropical, giving and goodhearted.
- What is the opposite of philanthropic?
- The opposite of philanthropic is misanthropic. Other antonyms of philanthropic are mean.
- What does philanthropic mean?
- Philanthropic means of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind.
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