Meaning & Definition of Benevolent in English
English⟶
Benevolent
/bənɛvələnt/
adjective
1. Intending or showing kindness
- "A benevolent society"
synonym:
- benevolent
2. Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
- "Was charitable in his opinions of others"
- "Kindly criticism"
- "A kindly act"
- "Sympathetic words"
- "A large-hearted mentor"
synonym:
- charitable,
- benevolent,
- kindly,
- sympathetic,
- good-hearted,
- openhearted,
- large-hearted
3. Generous in providing aid to others
synonym:
- benevolent,
- freehearted
4. Generous in assistance to the poor
- "A benevolent contributor"
- "Eleemosynary relief"
- "Philanthropic contributions"
synonym:
- beneficent,
- benevolent,
- eleemosynary,
- philanthropic