benevolent
/bi'nevələnt/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Kind and helpful: Describes a person, organization, or action that shows a desire to help others and promote their happiness and well-being.
- Charitable and generous: Characterized by or expressing goodwill, often through acts of charity or financial support.
- Motivated by sympathy: Acting out of a genuine feeling of understanding and concern for the welfare of others.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She is known as a benevolent leader who always listens to her team's concerns.
- The foundation's benevolent work provides food and shelter for thousands.
- He gave me a benevolent smile when he saw I was struggling.
Advanced Usage
"Benevolent despot": A ruler who holds absolute power but uses it for the benefit of the people.
- The king was considered a benevolent despot, implementing reforms that improved public health.
"Benevolent neutrality": A position of non-interference that is nevertheless favorable or sympathetic to one side.
- The country maintained a stance of benevolent neutrality during the conflict.
Variants and Related Words
Benevolence (noun): The quality of being well-meaning and kind.
- His benevolence was evident in his lifelong dedication to charity.
Benevolently (adverb): In a kind and well-meaning manner.
- The old man nodded benevolently at the children playing.
Synonyms
- Charitable: Generous in giving to those in need.
- Philanthropic: Seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially through generous donations.
- Kindhearted: Having a kind and sympathetic nature.
- Altruistic: Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Antonyms
- Malevolent: Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
- Cruel: Willfully causing pain or suffering to others.
- Miserly: Of a person, hating to spend money; stingy.
Related Idioms
- A benevolent eye/view: A kindly or favorable regard.
- The community looked upon the new project with a benevolent eye.
Adjective
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generous in assistance to the poor
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a benevolent contributor
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eleemosynary relief
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philanthropic contributions
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generous in providing aid to others
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showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
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was charitable in his opinions of others
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kindly criticism
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a kindly act
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sympathetic words
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a large-hearted mentor
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intending or showing kindness
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a benevolent society
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