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English

Etymology

Latin bene (“‘well’”) + volō.

Adjective

benevolent (comparative more benevolent, superlative most benevolent)

Positive benevolent

Comparative more benevolent

Superlative most benevolent
  1. Having a disposition to do good.
Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.
  1. Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
  2. altruistic or charitable.
  3. generous.

Antonyms

See also

 

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