English Synonym Finder

benevolent

Definitions

Well-meaning and kindly.

Serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.

Examples

The benevolent donor provided enough funding to keep the local library open for another year.

He was known throughout the village for his benevolent nature and willingness to help those in need.

The benevolent king sought to improve the lives of his subjects through fair laws and charitable programs.

Synonyms

kind charitable compassionate altruistic benign generous kindhearted

Antonyms

malevolent malicious cruel spiteful unkind selfish mean