What does benevolent mean?
Benevolent means Having a disposition to do good..
Benevolent
/bəˈnɛvələnt/ · adjective
Meaning
Having a disposition to do good..
Definitions by Sense
- Having a disposition to do good.
- Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
- Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
Example Sentences
Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.
Benevolence? vvhich ſhall I be benevolent to; or vvhich firſt? I am puſſell'd in the choice.
This bill was not a gift from a benevolent legislature; it was a victory for the community which worked for its passage.
Synonyms for benevolent
Antonyms for benevolent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more benevolent
- most benevolent
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for benevolent?
Common synonyms include gracious, good, kind, eleemosynary.
What is the opposite of benevolent?
Possible antonyms include malevolent, malicious.
How do you use benevolent in a sentence?
Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.
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