Benevolent Definition & Meaning
benevolent
- adjective
- intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society"
- 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"
- generous in providing aid to others
- generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
"Benevolent" in song lyrics
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"In my eyes become highly prevalent, anti benevolent"
DJ Honda f/ Problemz — Around the Clock -
"Still benevolent"
Kidz in the Hall — Wheelz Fall Off ('06 Til) -
"You're benevolent"
Lecrae f/ J.R. — Grateful
Words that rhyme with benevolent
Usage tips for "benevolent"
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- What does benevolent mean?
- intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society" 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" generous in providing aid to others generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
- What part of speech is benevolent?
- Benevolent is an adjective.
- How many definitions does benevolent have?
- Benevolent has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).