Benevolent — synonyms, definition

1. benevolent (a)

affectionate agreeable altruistic amicable auspicious beneficent benign big bounteous bountiful charitable chivalrous clement compassionate congenial considerate devoted fatherly favourable forgiving • • •

2. benevolent (Adjective)

eleemosynary freehearted large-hearted openhearted

benevolent (Adjective) — Intending or showing kindness. ex. "a benevolent society"

benevolent (Adjective) — Showing or motivated by sympathy, understanding, and generosity. ex. "was benevolent in his opinions of others"

benevolent (Adjective) — Generous in providing aid to others.

benevolent (Adjective) — Generous in assistance to the poor. ex. "a benevolent contributor"