Benevolent - Definition
benevolent
adj 1: intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society"
2: showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and
generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others";
"kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a
large-hearted mentor" [syn: charitable, benevolent,
kindly, sympathetic, good-hearted, openhearted,
large-hearted]
3: generous in providing aid to others [syn: benevolent,
freehearted]
4: generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent
contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic
contributions" [syn: beneficent, benevolent,
eleemosynary, philanthropic]