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/
Korean meaning: 자비로운, 친절한, 선의의
Korean pronunciation: 비**네**볼런트
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
A benevolent volunteer serves warm soup to grateful community members
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Origin
From Latin 'benevolent-', derived from 'bene' (well) and 'velle' (to wish or want). It entered English through Old French in the 15th century.
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“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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