Benevolent

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /bəˈnɛvələnt/

Definitions of benevolent

adjective showing kindness and goodwill; charitable

Example Sentences

A1 The benevolent old man always gives treats to the neighborhood children.

A2 The benevolent teacher helped the students with their homework after school.

B1 The benevolent organization provides food and shelter to those in need.

B2 The benevolent king pardoned all the prisoners in the kingdom.

C1 The benevolent billionaire donated millions to various charitable causes.

C2 The benevolent philanthropist established a foundation to support education and healthcare initiatives.

Examples of benevolent in a Sentence

formal The benevolent donor contributed a large sum of money to the charity.

informal My neighbor is such a benevolent soul, always helping out others in need.

slang That guy is a real sweetheart, always being so benevolent to everyone.

figurative The benevolent sun shone down on the fields, nurturing the crops with its warmth.

Grammatical Forms of benevolent

past tense

benevolently

plural

benevolents

comparative

more benevolent

superlative

most benevolent

present tense

benevolences

future tense

will be benevolent

perfect tense

have been benevolent

continuous tense

is being benevolent

singular

benevolent

positive degree

benevolent

infinitive

to be benevolent

gerund

benevolencing

participle

benevolented

Origin and Evolution of benevolent

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'benevolent' originated from the Latin word 'benevolentem', which is derived from 'bene' meaning well and 'volentem' meaning wishing.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'benevolent' has retained its original meaning of wishing well or goodwill towards others, and is commonly used to describe someone who is kind, generous, and charitable.