benevolent
[ buh-nev-uh-luhnt ]
/ bəˈnɛv ə lənt /
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.
intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution.
Origin of benevolent
SYNONYMS FOR benevolent
OTHER WORDS FROM benevolent
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH benevolent
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benelux,
benemid,
benempt,
benevento,
benevolence,
benevolent,
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benevolent sexism,
beneš,
benfleet,
beng
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British Dictionary definitions for benevolent
benevolent
/ (bɪˈnɛvələnt) /
adjective
intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly
a benevolent smile; a benevolent old man
doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable
a benevolent organization
Derived forms of benevolent
benevolently, adverbWord Origin for benevolent
C15: from Latin
benevolēns, from
bene well +
velle to wish