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benevolent
[ buh-nev-uh-luhnt ]
adjective
- characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings:
a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
- desiring to help others; charitable:
gifts from several benevolent alumni.
Synonyms: altruistic, philanthropic, benign, liberal, generous, humane, kind, good
- intended for benefits rather than profit:
a benevolent institution.
benevolent
/ bɪˈnɛvələnt /
adjective
- intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly
a benevolent old man
a benevolent smile
- doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable
a benevolent organization
Derived Forms
- beˈnevolently, adverb
Other Words From
- be·nevo·lent·ly adverb
- be·nevo·lent·ness noun
- nonbe·nevo·lent adjective
- nonbe·nevo·lent·ly adverb
- pseudo·be·nevo·lent adjective
- pseudo·be·nevo·lent·ly adverb
- quasi-be·nevo·lent adjective
- quasi-be·nevo·lent·ly adverb
- super·be·nevo·lent adjective
- super·be·nevo·lent·ly adverb
- unbe·nevo·lent adjective
- unbe·nevo·lent·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of benevolent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of benevolent1
Example Sentences
They are often characterized as benevolent and admirable; when we do the same, we are angry and unreasonable.
Once in power, they often hired gifted artists to portray them in flattering and benevolent poses.
Help with onerous conditions is not help so much as benevolent coercion.
If you have a great person in charge then a benevolent dictator is wonderful.
Or, they may be less benevolent, as Dray believes Gorelik was.
He was learned, benevolent and pious, and author of several religious works.
His ambition is a purely selfish one, while mine is distinctly benevolent.
The bed threw a shadow on them both, but she could see his benevolent face, anxious and yet reassuring, rather clearly.
The Railway Benevolent Institution provided a rallying point.
Generally persons who associate for charitable or benevolent purposes do not regard themselves in a legal sense as partners.
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