Benevolent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bəˈnɛvələnt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Benevolent is an adjective meaning Having a disposition to do good.
Meaning
Having a disposition to do good.
More Meanings
- 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
Depending on context, synonyms include gracious, good, kind, eleemosynary, charitable, generous.
Antonyms for benevolent
Common opposites include malevolent, malicious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include good-hearted, kindly, generous, gracious, openhearted, beneficent.
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