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Meaning of benevolent
Having or showing a wish to do good to others
Etymology of benevolent
The word "benevolent" comes from the Latin "benevolens", which is a combination of "bene" meaning "well" and "volens" meaning "wishing", with the suffix "-ent" added to form an adjective, meaning having or showing a wish to do good to others
Synonyms
charitable
generous
kind
humane
philanthropic
altruistic
compassionate
sympathetic
considerate
thoughtful
liberal
magnanimous
gracious
lenient
tolerant
gentle
benign
merciful
clement
forbearing
indulgent
permissive
forgiving
understanding
beneferent
beneficent
good-hearted
open-handed
public-spirited
noble
lofty
high-minded
virtuous
moral
ethical
principled
just
fair
impartial
unbiased
unprejudiced
broad-minded
enlightened
progressive
humanitarian
selfless
unselfish
disinterested
Definitions
- Having or showing a kind and generous attitude towards others
- * Well-meaning and kindly, or intended for the benefit of others
Usage Examples
- The philanthropist's benevolent donation helped establish a new hospital in the city
- * Her benevolent nature made her a beloved figure in the community
- * The company's benevolent policies towards its employees included generous health insurance and retirement plans
Antonyms
malevolent
malicious
evil
wicked
cruel
harsh
brutal
ruthless
merciless
unforgiving
unkind
inhumane
inhospitable
unsympathetic
callous
heartless
cold
unfeeling
indifferent
apathetic
uncaring
unconcerned
unsupportive
hostile
antagonistic
opposed
adverse
unfavorable
inimical
antagonistic