One who is benevolent genuinely wishes other people well, a meaning reflected clearly in the word's Latin roots: benevolent comes from bene, meaning "good," and velle, meaning "to wish."

BENEVOLENT definition: characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings. See examples of benevolent used in a sentence.

BENEVOLENT meaning: 1. kind and helpful: 2. giving money or help to people or organizations that need it: 3. kind and…. Learn more.

1. intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly: a benevolent smile; a benevolent old man. 2. doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable: a benevolent …

If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair. The company has proved to be a most benevolent employer.

Definition of benevolent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · Adjective benevolent (comparative more benevolent, superlative most benevolent) Having a disposition to do good.

BENEVOLENT meaning: 1 : kind and generous; 2 : organized to do good things for other people

be•nev•o•lent (bə nev′ ə lənt), adj. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile. desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several …

Benevolent is an adjective that describes someone or something as kind, generous, and caring towards others. It originates from the Latin word "benevolentia," meaning "good will."