Word of the Day – Benevolent

Benevolent (adj)

ben-ev-oh-lent

Well meaning and kindly, charitable.

Late Middle English: from Old French benivolent, from Latin bene volent- ‘well wishing’, from bene ‘well’ + velle ‘to wish’.

Example sentences

“He’s obviously feeling benevolent today, agreeing all our vacation time!”

“They’re a benevolent organisation, they are sure to help.”