Synonyms of philanthropic

philanthropic

adjective

ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik 

variants also philanthropical

as in charitable

having or showing a concern for the welfare of others

a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century

Synonyms & Similar Words

• charitable
• humanitarian
• benevolent
• good
• generous
• altruistic
• do-good
• eleemosynary
• beneficent
• handsome
• liberal
• selfless
• humane
• compassionate
• unselfish
• free
• munificent
• magnanimous
• kind
• bountiful
• bounteous
• kindhearted
• unsparing
• self-sacrificing
• bighearted
• openhanded
• openhearted
• social-minded
• freehanded
• greathearted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfish
• self-centered
• parsimonious
• miserly
• stingy
• cheap
• self-seeking
• tightfisted
• tight
• self-concerned
• pitiless
• unfeeling
• self-indulgent
• hard-hearted
• closefisted
• self-obsessed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of philanthropic

His foundation focuses on food security, conflict mitigation, and combating human trafficking—work that reflects his conviction that philanthropic capital is uniquely positioned to take big risks. — Tharin Pillay, Time, 14 May 2026

About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

Yet philanthropic investment is shrinking in relative terms. — Felecia Hatcher, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026