benevolent
adjectivemasculine/feminineformal/bɨ.nɨ.vu.lẽ.tɨ/low
be·ne·vo·len·te
Definition
Having or showing benevolence; kind, compassionate, indulgent.
The teacher was benevolent in grading the exams.
She has a benevolent heart and is always willing to help.
Common collocations
benevolent attitudebenevolent smilebenevolent gesture
Etymology
Do latim 'benevolens, benevolentis', de 'bene' (bem) + 'volens' (querendo).