Benevolently: meaning, definitions and examples
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benevolently
[ bษหnษvษlษntli ]
in a kind and generous manner
Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
Synonyms
generously, graciously, kindly
Examples of usage
- She spoke to him benevolently.
- The teacher looked at the students benevolently.
with a desire to do good
Disposed to do good: a benevolent donor.
Synonyms
altruistically, charitably, philanthropically
Examples of usage
- He acted benevolently towards his employees.
- They contributed benevolently to the charity.
Translations
Translations of the word "benevolently" in other languages:
๐ต๐น benevolentemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฆเฅเคญเคพเคตเคจเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช wohlwollend
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan baik hati
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพะฑัะพะทะธัะปะธะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผyczliwie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ๅ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท bienveillant
๐ช๐ธ benevolentemente
๐น๐ท iyi niyetle
๐ฐ๐ท ์น์ ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจู ุญุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ dobromyslnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ lรกskavo
๐จ๐ณ ไปๆ ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ dobrohotno
๐ฎ๐ธ velvilja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะทะณั ะฝะธะตัะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแฌแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xoลniyyษtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ benevolentemente
Etymology
The word 'benevolently' originates from the Latin word 'benevolentia', which means goodwill or kindness. It entered the English language in the late 18th century. The concept of benevolence has been valued throughout history in various cultures as a virtue that promotes kindness and generosity towards others.
See also: benevolence.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,456 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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