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benevolent

adjective

bəˈnev.əl.ənt

Meaning

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

well-meaning and kindly; generous

His benevolent nature made him beloved.

The benevolent teacher helped students beyond the classroom.

kind, generous, charitable, compassionate, humane

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kind, generous

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kind, charitable, generous, compassionate, humane

malevolent, cruel, mean, unkind

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malevolent, cruel

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mean, cruel, unkind

benevolent attitude, benevolent organization, benevolent smile, benevolent ruler

Being extremely careful and morally honest, having a tendency to work with high ethical standards.

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

poisonous or harmful; causing damage physically or emotionally

wide; extensive; covering a large area

Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure