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benevolent

(bɪnevələnt)

1. adjective

If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.

The company has proved to be a most benevolent employer.

They believe that the country needs a benevolent dictator.

benevolently adverb [ADVERB with verb]

Thorne nodded his understanding, smiling benevolently.

benevolence uncountable noun

A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need.

Synonyms: kindness, understanding, charity, grace More Synonyms of benevolent

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

Benevolent is used in the names of some organizations that give money and help to people who need it.

[British]

...the Army Benevolent Fund.

Synonyms: charitable More Synonyms of benevolent

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benevolent in British English

(bɪˈnɛvələnt)

adjective

intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly

a benevolent smile

a benevolent old man

doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable

a benevolent organization

Derived forms

benevolently (beˈnevolently)

adverb

Word origin

C15: from Latin benevolēns, from bene well + velle to wish

benevolent in American English

(bəˈnɛvələnt)

adjective

doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable

characterized by or resulting from benevolence

SIMILAR WORDS: kind

Derived forms

benevolently (beˈnevolently)

adverb

Word origin

ME & OFr < L benevolens < bene, well + volens, prp. of velle, to wish: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF

Examples of 'benevolent' in a sentence
benevolent

They have been the most patient and benevolent as well as astute of midwives.Luck, so far, had been suspiciously benevolent; all the more reason to suspect that it would presently forsake her altogether.He looked at her without curiosity, like a benevolent brigand, which she was quite prepared to believe he was.Around him, early summer clasped the countryside in a benevolent embrace.

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British English: benevolent ADJECTIVE

If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.

The company has proved to be a most benevolent employer.

American English: benevolent
Brazilian Portuguese: benévolo
Chinese: 仁慈的
European Spanish: benévolo
French: bienveillant
German: wohlwollend
Italian: benevolo
Japanese: 情け深い
Korean: 너그러운
European Portuguese: benévolo
Latin American Spanish: benévolo

Chinese translation of 'benevolent'

benevolent

(bɪˈnɛvələnt)

adj

[person] 仁慈的 (réncí de)
(Brit) [organization, fund] 慈善的 (císhàn de)

1 (adjective) in the sense of kind

a most benevolent employer

Synonyms

kind

He was a very kind man, full of common sense.

good

It's very good of you to help out at such short notice.

kindly

He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.

understanding

Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.

caring

He is a wonderful person, very gentle and caring.

liberal

They thanked him for his liberal generosity.

generous

You're very generous with your money.

obliging

He was a most polite and obliging young man.

sympathetic

It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.

humanitarian

They will be released as a humanitarian act.

charitable

Some people take a less charitable view of his behaviour.

benign

Critics of the scheme take a less benign view.

humane

Their aim is for a more just and humane society.

compassionate

My father was a deeply compassionate man.

gracious

a sinner saved through God's gracious mercy

indulgent

His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted.

amiable

She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.

amicable

lenient

The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view.

cordial

considerate

I think he's the most charming, considerate man I've ever met.

affable

He is an extremely affable and approachable man.

congenial

altruistic

motives that are not entirely altruistic

philanthropic

the philanthropic aims of the organization

bountiful

Their bountiful host was serving a variety of wonderful dishes.

beneficent

In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions.

well-disposed

kind-hearted

He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man.

warm-hearted

a good-natured and warm-hearted woman loved by everyone

bounteous

tender-hearted

2 (adjective) in the sense of charitable

The Army Benevolent Fund.

Synonyms

charitable

He made large donations to numerous charitable organizations.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of affable

Definition

showing warmth and friendliness

He is an extremely affable and approachable man.

Synonyms

friendly,

kindly,

civil,

warm,

pleasant,

mild,

obliging,

benign,

gracious,

benevolent,

good-humoured,

amiable,

courteous,

amicable,

cordial,

sociable,

genial,

congenial,

urbane,

approachable,

good-natured

in the sense of altruistic

motives that are not entirely altruistic

Synonyms

selfless,

generous,

humanitarian,

charitable,

benevolent,

considerate,

self-sacrificing,

philanthropic,

unselfish,

public-spirited

in the sense of amiable

Definition

having a pleasant nature

She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.

Synonyms

pleasant,

kind,

kindly,

pleasing,

friendly,

attractive,

engaging,

charming,

obliging,

delightful,

cheerful,

benign,

winning,

agreeable,

good-humoured,

lovable,

sociable,

genial,

affable,

congenial,

winsome,

good-natured,

sweet-tempered,

likable or likeable

Nearby words of
benevolent

beneficiary
benefit
benevolence
benevolent
benighted
benign
bent

Synonyms of 'benevolent'

benevolent

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单词	benevolent
释义	Trends of benevolent View usage for: benevolent (bɪnevələnt) 1. adjective If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair. The company has proved to be a most benevolent employer. They believe that the country needs a benevolent dictator. benevolently adverb [ADVERB with verb] Thorne nodded his understanding, smiling benevolently. benevolence uncountable noun A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need. Synonyms: kindness, understanding, charity, grace More Synonyms of benevolent 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Benevolent is used in the names of some organizations that give money and help to people who need it. [British] ...the Army Benevolent Fund. Synonyms: charitable More Synonyms of benevolent More Synonyms of benevolent benevolent in British English (bɪˈnɛvələnt) adjective 1. intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly a benevolent smile a benevolent old man 2. doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable a benevolent organization Derived forms benevolently (beˈnevolently) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin benevolēns, from bene well + velle to wish benevolent in American English (bəˈnɛvələnt) adjective 1. doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable 2. characterized by or resulting from benevolence SIMILAR WORDS: kind Derived forms benevolently (beˈnevolently) adverb Word origin ME & OFr < L benevolens < bene, well + volens, prp. of velle, to wish: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF Examples of 'benevolent' in a sentence benevolent They have been the most patient and benevolent as well as astute of midwives. Salley Vickers MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003) Luck, so far, had been suspiciously benevolent; all the more reason to suspect that it would presently forsake her altogether. Loraine, Philip LAST SHOT (2003) He looked at her without curiosity, like a benevolent brigand, which she was quite prepared to believe he was. Shah, Idries KARA KUSH (2003) Around him, early summer clasped the countryside in a benevolent embrace. Stephanie Laurens ALL ABOUT LOVE (2003) In other languages benevolent British English: benevolent ADJECTIVE If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair. The company has proved to be a most benevolent employer. American English: benevolent Brazilian Portuguese: benévolo Chinese: 仁慈的 European Spanish: benévolo French: bienveillant German: wohlwollend Italian: benevolo Japanese: 情け深い Korean: 너그러운 European Portuguese: benévolo Latin American Spanish: benévolo Chinese translation of 'benevolent' benevolent (bɪˈnɛvələnt) adj [person] 仁慈的 (réncí de) (Brit) [organization, fund] 慈善的 (císhàn de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of kind a most benevolent employer Synonyms kind He was a very kind man, full of common sense. good It's very good of you to help out at such short notice. kindly He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man. understanding Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off. caring He is a wonderful person, very gentle and caring. liberal They thanked him for his liberal generosity. generous You're very generous with your money. obliging He was a most polite and obliging young man. sympathetic It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend. humanitarian They will be released as a humanitarian act. charitable Some people take a less charitable view of his behaviour. benign Critics of the scheme take a less benign view. humane Their aim is for a more just and humane society. compassionate My father was a deeply compassionate man. gracious a sinner saved through God's gracious mercy indulgent His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted. amiable She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. amicable lenient The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view. cordial considerate I think he's the most charming, considerate man I've ever met. affable He is an extremely affable and approachable man. congenial altruistic motives that are not entirely altruistic philanthropic the philanthropic aims of the organization bountiful Their bountiful host was serving a variety of wonderful dishes. beneficent In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions. well-disposed kind-hearted He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man. warm-hearted a good-natured and warm-hearted woman loved by everyone bounteous tender-hearted 2 (adjective) in the sense of charitable The Army Benevolent Fund. Synonyms charitable He made large donations to numerous charitable organizations. Additional synonyms in the sense of affable Definition showing warmth and friendliness He is an extremely affable and approachable man. Synonyms friendly, kindly, civil, warm, pleasant, mild, obliging, benign, gracious, benevolent, good-humoured, amiable, courteous, amicable, cordial, sociable, genial, congenial, urbane, approachable, good-natured in the sense of altruistic motives that are not entirely altruistic Synonyms selfless, generous, humanitarian, charitable, benevolent, considerate, self-sacrificing, philanthropic, unselfish, public-spirited in the sense of amiable Definition having a pleasant nature She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. Synonyms pleasant, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, attractive, engaging, charming, obliging, delightful, cheerful, benign, winning, agreeable, good-humoured, lovable, sociable, genial, affable, congenial, winsome, good-natured, sweet-tempered, likable or likeable Nearby words of benevolent beneficiary benefit benevolence benevolent benighted benign bent Synonyms of 'benevolent' benevolent Explore 'benevolent' in the dictionary
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