| 释义 |
be·nev·o·lent
\-lənt\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin benevolent-, benevolens, from bene well + volent-, volens, present participle of velle to will, wish — more at will
1. : marked by a kindly disposition to promote the happiness and prosperity of others or by generosity in and pleasure at doing good works
< a benevolent donor >
2. : marked by or suggestive of goodwill or benign feelings : lacking any hostility
< a benevolent judge >
< a benevolent smile >
3. : arising from or prompted by motives of charity or a sense of benevolence : philanthropic
< a benevolent society >
• be·nev·o·lent·ly adverb
• be·nev·o·lent·ness noun -es |