Question

what does benevolent mean

Answer 1

meaning: well meaning and kindly.

eg: "he was something of a benevolent despot"

synonyms:kind, kindly, kind-hearted, warm-hearted, tender-hearted, big-hearted, good-natured, good, gracious, tolerant, benign, compassionate, caring, sympathetic, considerate, thoughtful, well meaning, obliging, accommodating, helpful, decent, neighbourly, public-spirited, charitable, altruistic, humane, humanitarian, philanthropic;

Answer 2

benevolent

1 well meaning and kindly.