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benevolent meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of benevolent at MeaningMonkey.org. benevolent meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.BENEVOLENT adjective
Definition of benevolent (adjective)
- intending or showing kindness
- "a benevolent society"
- 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"
- synonyms: charitable, good-hearted, kindly, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic
- generous in providing aid to others
- synonyms: freehearted
- generous in assistance to the poor
- "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
- synonyms: beneficent, eleemosynary, philanthropic
Source: Princeton University Wordnet