benevolent

Definition of benevolent

Adjectives

intending or showing kindness
"a benevolent society"
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
Synonyms:
charitable, good-hearted, kindly, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic
kind
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
generous in providing aid to others
Synonyms:
freehearted
generous
willing to give and share unstintingly
generous in assistance to the poor
"a benevolent contributor"
Synonyms:
beneficent, eleemosynary, philanthropic
charitable
full of love and generosity

Vocabulary Lists for benevolent

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