benevolent
Adjektivin Dialogen belegt
- //bəˈnɛvələnt//
Having a disposition to do good.
Adjektiv
- 1
Having a disposition to do good.
Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.
Benevolence? vvhich ſhall I be benevolent to; or vvhich firſt? I am puſſell'd in the choice.
- 2
Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
- 3
Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
This bill was not a gift from a benevolent legislature; it was a victory for the community which worked for its passage.
Herkunft
From Old French benevolent, borrowed from Latin benevolēns ("benevolent"). Displaced native Old English welwillende (literally well-wishing).
Formen
- Komparativ
- more benevolent
- Superlativ
- most benevolent
beneficiary · One who benefits or receives an advantage.benefit · An advantage; help or aid from something.benefits · public assistance; welfare.
benevolent · Having a disposition to do good.
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