benevolent
/bəˈnevələnt/
English C2 · ProficientadjectiveFeelings
benevolent (adjective) means kind and generous towards others.
Persian: خیرخواه
Meaning of benevolent
| Word | benevolent |
|---|---|
| Definition | kind and generous towards others |
| Persian | خیرخواه |
| Pronunciation | /bəˈnevələnt/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
The benevolent owner paid for all the repairs.
مالک خیرخواه هزینهی همهی تعمیرات را پرداخت.
Word forms of benevolent
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | benevolent |
| noun | benevolence |
Synonyms of benevolent
kind, charitable
Opposites of benevolent
malevolent
Common phrases with benevolent
- a benevolent smile
- benevolent society
- benevolent leader
Related English words
acrimoniousangry and bitter, especially in a quarrel · C2ardentshowing strong feelings of enthusiasm or admiration · C2ebullientfull of happiness and energy · C2intransigentrefusing to change your opinion or behaviour · C2magnanimousgenerous and forgiving, especially towards an enemy · C2serendipitythe luck of finding something good without looking for it · C2zealousvery eager and enthusiastic about something · C2aggressiveready to attack or argue with others · B2
Questions about benevolent
What does benevolent mean?
benevolent (adjective) means kind and generous towards others.
What is the Persian meaning of benevolent?
benevolent means خیرخواه in Persian.
What level is the word benevolent?
benevolent is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for benevolent?
Words close in meaning to benevolent include kind, charitable.
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