benevolently

Definitions

In a manner characterized by or expressing goodwill and kindly feelings.

In a way that is motivated by a desire to do good or promote the welfare of others.

Examples

The king ruled benevolently, ensuring that even the poorest citizens had enough food to survive the winter.

She smiled benevolently at the children playing in the park, happy to see them enjoying their afternoon.

Synonyms

kindly compassionately generously charitably benignly humanely graciously

Antonyms

malevolently maliciously cruelly spitefully unkindly viciously heartlessly