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Definition of Benevolent
1. Adjective. Intending or showing kindness. "A benevolent society"
2. Adjective. Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity. "A large-hearted mentor"
Exact synonyms: Charitable, Good-hearted, Kindly, Large-hearted, Openhearted, Sympathetic
Similar to: Kind
Derivative terms: Charitableness, Kindliness
Similar to: Kind
Derivative terms: Charitableness, Kindliness
3. Adjective. Generous in providing aid to others.
4. Adjective. Generous in assistance to the poor. "Philanthropic contributions"
Definition of Benevolent
1. a. Having a disposition to do good; possessing or manifesting love to mankind, and a desire to promote their prosperity and happiness; disposed to give to good objects; kind; charitable.
Definition of Benevolent
1. [adj]