Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "benevolent" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

maleficent malevolent

Derived Terms

benevolent absolutism benevolent assimilation benevolent dictator for life benevolent overlord benevolently benevolentness ecobenevolent nonbenevolent omnibenevolent pseudobenevolent semibenevolent superbenevolent ultrabenevolent unbenevolent

Distinct From

evil malevolent

Related Terms

benefactor beneficent well-wisher

Related Terms

altruistic benevolence benign charitable generous good kind hearted love obliging philanthropic unselfish

Similar Terms

charitable generous kind kind

Synonym Network

eleemosynary freehearted

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GRE and SAT Vocabulary

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