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

This is not the first such philanthropic Parisian endeavor David Yurman has undertaken. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

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

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