Benevolent

/bəˈnɛvələnt/ adjective easy

Kind, generous, and genuinely wishing good things for others.

The benevolent donor funded the entire new wing of the children's hospital.

Memory Trick

Bene- means good, as in benefit, and -volent relates to wishing, as in volition — a benevolent person wishes others well.

Antonyms

Belligerent

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