Benevolent

Pronunciation: /bəˈnɛvələnt/

Benevolent (adjective)

  1. Showing kindness and a desire to help others without expecting anything in return.
  2. Having a good and caring nature, often helping those in need or supporting good causes.

Examples

  • A benevolent person always offers assistance to those in need.
  • The benevolent organization provides food and shelter for the homeless.

Common collocations: benevolent gesture, benevolent leader, benevolent donation, benevolent spirit

Synonyms of Benevolent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Benevolent

  • describing someone with harmful intentions.
  • indicating a lack of concern for others.