benevolent

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective intending or showing kindness
  2. adjective showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
  3. adjective generous in providing aid to others

Etymology

From Old French benevolent, borrowed from Latin benevolēns ("benevolent"). Displaced native Old English welwillende (literally well-wishing).

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