benevolent

• Décrit une personne ou une organisation qui est bonne, généreuse et charitable, et qui souhaite faire le bien, souvent envers autrui.

Describes a person or organization that is kind, generous, and charitable.

1. Kind and generousB2formal

   Showing kindness, goodwill, and a desire to help others.

   Bienveillant

   • The benevolent old man donated his entire fortune to charity.
   • She is known for her benevolent nature and willingness to help.
   • The organization's benevolent work has improved many lives.

   Synonymesaltruisticbigheartedcharitablecompassionategenerousgood-heartedgracioushumanekindkind-heartedmagnanimous

   Antonymescruelmalevolentmaliciousselfishunkind

2. Charitable or philanthropicB2formal

   Relating to or organized for the purpose of doing good for others.

   Charitable ou philanthropique

   • The benevolent foundation funds educational programs in poor communities.
   • He established a benevolent society to support widows and orphans.
   • Their benevolent efforts provided food and shelter for the homeless.

   Synonymesaltruisticbeneficentcharitablehumanitarianmunificentphilanthropic

   Antonymesgreedymalevolentmiserlyselfishstingyuncharitable