Synonyms:
beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary, philanthropic
Meaning: generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
Synonyms:
benevolent, freehearted
Meaning: generous in providing aid to others
Synonyms:
charitable, benevolent, kindly, sympathetic, good-hearted, openhearted, large-hearted
Meaning: showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor"
Synonyms:
benevolent
Meaning: intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society"
Usage examples
Above all, there was the Kohen, so benevolent, so self-denying, so amiable, so sympathetic.
This home, like many another benevolent institution in those times, was badly administered.
He was an honest man, as tender-hearted as a woman, and to the last degree charitable and benevolent.
Julius, however, in a most benevolent way spoke to the boy--"I hope you are giving your good mistress satisfaction?"
The safe ways were "bushed" by a benevolent Government, and night and day the gay tinkle of the sleigh-bells sounded on it.
Bonnac, if it had been possible for him to forget the benevolent Valancourt, would have wished that Emily might accept the just Du Pont.
I felt certain that the high-spirited women in the workhouse would refuse to accept the pardon as a mere "benevolent" act on the part of the President.
"We won't take any chances, my son," was the reply, in a very benevolent tone, as he patted Toby on the head, and at the same time handed him a piece of pasteboard.
This matter cuts very deep, and though I have not finally made up my mind whether it is a benevolent or a malevolent agency which is in touch with us, I am conscious always of power and design.
The servant soon returned, to beg that she would walk upstairs; and following him into an upper room, Miss Maylie was presented to an elderly gentleman of benevolent appearance, in a bottle-green coat.