Benevolent
Adjective
/bəˈnɛvələnt/
English Definition
Well meaning and kindly; characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.
เคนเคฟเคเคฆเฅ เค เคฐเฅเคฅ: परोपकारी, दयालु, उदार, हितैषी
๐ก How to Remember Easily (Realistic Memory Hook / Mnemonic)
💡 Memory Trick: Imagine a kind, elderly neighbor named 'BEN' who is always 'VOLUNT'eering (from 'volent') to help others in the community. He constantly performs good deeds, like offering 'BENEFITS' (from 'bene-') to everyone around him. So, 'BEN-EVOLENT' is like 'BEN' who 'VOLUNTEERS' to give 'BENEFITS' – always kind-hearted and wishing well for everyone.
๐ Practical Context & Exam Sentence
"The benevolent CEO decided to donate a significant portion of his wealth to charity, ensuring his employees also received generous bonuses."
๐ข Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
Kind
Compassionate
Altruistic
Generous
Philanthropic
๐ด Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Malevolent
Malicious
Cruel
Unkind
Selfish
๐ More Exam Vocabulary
Sagacious
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.Lassitude
A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy or enthusiasm.Pragmatic
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.Sanguine
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently difficult or challenging situation; cheerfully confident.Eschew
To deliberately avoid using; to abstain from; to keep away from.Conundrum
A confusing and difficult problem or question; a dilemma.
โน๏ธ
AI-assisted educational learning aid. AI may produce inaccuracies; please verify with standard dictionaries.