benevolent

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Latin bene (well) + volō.

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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.

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