benevolent — well meaning and kindly; showing goodwill and charitable feelings
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: well meaning and kindly; showing goodwill and charitable feelings
Pronunciation (IPA): /bəˈnevələnt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so benevolent that she even feeds stray cats gourmet food.
- The benevolent boss gave everyone a day off just because it was sunny.
- She maintained a benevolent attitude despite facing criticism.
benevolent
ADJECTIVE[/bəˈnevələnt/]
well meaning and kindly; showing goodwill and charitable feelings
The benevolent baker quietly leaves warm bread at the orphanage door every morning.
Benevolent hearts make love equivalent and prevalent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'benevolent-', derived from 'bene' (well) and 'velle' (to wish or want). It entered English through Old French in the 15th century.
Breakdown
bene- (well, good) + vol- (to wish, want) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'full of') = benevolent
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so benevolent that she even feeds stray cats gourmet food.”
“The benevolent boss gave everyone a day off just because it was sunny.”
“She maintained a benevolent attitude despite facing criticism.”
“The benevolent millionaire secretly paid for students' tuition fees.”
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