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benevolent

UK
/bəˈnɛv.ə.lənt/
US
/bəˈnɛv.əl.ənt/
benevolentadjective
more benevolent
Comp.
most benevolent
Super.
UK
/bəˈnɛv.ə.lənt/
US
/bəˈnɛv.əl.ənt/
Translations
bienveillantQualifie une personne ou une attitude empreinte de bonté et de bienveillance.
The benevolent teacher always went out of her way to help her students succeed.
La professeure bienveillante se donnait toujours beaucoup de mal pour aider ses élèves à réussir.
Additional translations
bienfaisantEmployé surtout pour une action, une institution ou une œuvre visant le bien d’autrui; registre soutenu.
Definitions
Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.
The benevolent teacher always went out of her way to help her students succeed.
Intended for benefits rather than profit; charitable.
The benevolent organization provided free meals to the homeless every weekend.
Synonyms
philanthropic
generous
charitable
compassionate
altruistic
magnanimous
good-hearted
kind
Antonyms
malevolent
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