[adjective] intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society"
[adjective] having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a benevolent nature" Synonyms:good
[adjective] generous in providing aid to others Synonyms:freehearted
[adjective] generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions" Synonyms:beneficent, eleemosynary, philanthropic
