benevolently

Thân thiện

She smiled benevolently at the children playing in the park.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a kind, well-meaning, and charitable manner: Performing an action with a desire to do good and promote the happiness of others.
   • In a generous and helpful way: Acting with goodwill and a disposition to be kind.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The old woman smiled benevolently at the children playing in the park.
  • The manager listened benevolently to the employee's concerns and offered his support.
  • He nodded benevolently, encouraging her to continue her story.

Advanced Usage

• "to look on benevolently": To watch or observe a situation with a kind and approving attitude.
  • The founder looked on benevolently as the new generation took over the family business.
• "to rule/govern benevolently": To lead or manage in a kind, fair, and generous manner.
  • The king was said to have ruled benevolently, always considering the welfare of his people.

Variants and Related Words

• Benevolent (adj): Well-meaning and kindly.
  • He was a benevolent leader, loved by all.
• Benevolence (n): The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.
  • Her actions were motivated by pure benevolence.

Synonyms

• Kindly: In a kind manner.
• Charitably: In a way that shows generosity and help to those in need.
• Benignly: In a gentle and kindly manner.

Antonyms

• Malevolently: In a manner showing a wish to do evil to others.
• Cruelly: In a manner that causes pain or suffering.
• Harshly: In a severe, strict, or unkind manner.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a benevolent manner
   • she looked on benevolently