Definition of Benevolent

1. Adjective. Intending or showing kindness. "A benevolent society"

Partainyms: Benevolence
Derivative terms: Benevolence

2. Adjective. Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity. "A large-hearted mentor"

3. Adjective. Generous in providing aid to others.
Exact synonyms: Freehearted
Similar to: Generous

4. Adjective. Generous in assistance to the poor. "Philanthropic contributions"
Exact synonyms: Beneficent, Eleemosynary, Philanthropic
Similar to: Charitable

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benevolent

benefitting
benefit album
benefit concert
benefit of clergy
Benelux
benempt
benempted
benes
Benet
benets
benetted
benetting
benevolence
benevolence
benevolences
benevolent (current term)
benevolently
benevolentness
benficiate
Benford's law
bengal
Bengal
Bengali
bengaline
bengalines
Bengal bean
Bengal kino
Bengal light
Bengal rose
Bengal tiger

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