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benevolent

/ benevolent /
adjective/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adjective Sense 1
having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others
"his benevolent smile"
"a benevolent nature"
Similar:
good-hearted kind kindly openhearted
Opposites:
malevolent malicious
See also:
beneficent charitable kind
adjective satellite Sense 2
generous in providing aid to others
Similar:
generous
adjective Sense 3
intending or showing kindness
"a benevolent society"
Pertains to:
benevolence benefaction
adjective satellite Sense 4
generous in assistance to the poor
"a benevolent contributor"
"eleemosynary relief"
"philanthropic contributions"
Similar:
charitable
adjective satellite Sense 5
doing or producing good
Similar:
good
Semantic Complexity
69%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
7
Total Relationships
12
Times Searched
20
Relationship Distribution

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Related Words

good-hearted kind kindly openhearted malevolent malicious generous charitable good