benevolent
Translation
benevolent, kind, charitable, generous
Examples
He was a benevolent old man.
He was a benevolent old man.
A benevolent smile lit up her face.
A benevolent smile lit up her face.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) kind and generous. She was a benevolent queen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kind, charitable, generous; Antonyms: malevolent, malicious
Etymology
From Latin 'bene' (well) + 'volens' (wishing), literally meaning 'well-wishing'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'bene-' as meaning 'good', as in 'benefit'. It's the opposite of 'malevolent'.