Benevolent, kindly, good-natured; favourably disposed; †loyal (obsolete). Formerly also: †right-minded, righteous (obsolete). Cf. well-willed, adj.…

In a kind manner or with kind intentions; with benevolence or good nature; courteously.

Of an action, remark, etc.: said or done with right or good intentions; honestly or kindly intended.

Accompanied by or given with good wishes. Also of a person, community, etc.: that is wished well.

Originally: †morally good; virtuous (obsolete). Later: having, displaying, or characterized by a pleasant, kindly, or obliging disposition or…

That has or shows a willing mind; well-intentioned.

= well-meant, adj.

Of an action, utterance, etc.: motivated or characterized by good intentions; well-meant; = well-intentioned, adj. 2.

Characterized by good intention. Cf. designed, adj. 2, well-designing, adj. Obsolete.

Characterized by good intentions; honest, sincere. Cf. designing, adj. 2.

Acting with, showing, or characterized by goodwill; cordial, friendly.

Of an action, utterance, etc.: motivated or characterized by good intentions; well-meant.

Usually hyphenated. Done, entered into, or undertaken in the belief that what one is doing is right or correct; honest or sincere in intention.