单词 | benevolent |
释义 | benevolent —benevolently, adv. —benevolentness, n. /beuh nev"euh leuhnt/, adj. 1. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile. 2. desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni. 3. intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution. [1425-75; late ME < L benevolent- (s. of benevolens) kindhearted (bene- BENE- + vol- wish (akin to WILL1) + -ent- -ENT)] Syn. 2. good, kind, humane, generous, liberal, benign, philanthropic, altruistic. Ant. cruel. |
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