benevolently
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4.6
- adverb
- /bəˈnɛvələntli/
:
benevolentemente
- Richie smiled benevolently as he held the door, ignoring the photographer who told him to let her wait.
- act benevolently
So it benevolently hijacks the whole thought process instantly.
- So it benevolently hijacks the whole thought process instantly.
Examples
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"They're okay, this group," he said benevolently.
Fiction book (1995) -
The teacher smiled benevolently at her students, eager to help them succeed.
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Bishop II benevolently holds out his hand.
Fiction book (1992) -
"I have no objection," Burke said benevolently.
Fiction book (1992) -
They can choose to spend what they have taken benevolently on good works.
Academic text (2005) -
"Do you know each other?" Shestakov asked benevolently.
Fiction book (2001) -
She would be acting benevolently, helping somebody out who she says is, is struggling financially, right?
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He's smiling so benevolently, there's something creepy about it.
Fiction book (1992) -
Now this butcher Cencius, hands folded on the table like a harmless old man, smiled benevolently at Reuben.
Fiction book (1998) -
He offered his assistance benevolently, wanting to support his friend in difficult times.
Synonyms
179
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
49
2.0
In a way that gives more money or help than expected
41
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
14
3.7
In a kind and careful way that avoids causing harm to people or animals
10
3.9
In a generous way that gives a lot
7
3.8
In a way that puts other people's needs before your own
5
3.9
In a kind and generous way that forgives others
4
3.5
In a kind and friendly way
3
3.7
Showing care for other people more than for yourself
3
5.8
In a kind and gentle way that does no harm
1
6.5
Acting to help other people without wanting anything in return
1
7.5
In a generous and forgiving way toward someone, often a rival
1
7.5
In a way that gives money or help to people in need
Be kind and gentle to other people
In a kind and generous way
In a generous way that gives a lot
To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry
Antonyms
How Kind
Surface Forms
Morphology
benevolently = benevolent (transparent) = benevolent + ly
The adverb is formed by the productive suffix '-ly' added to the adjective 'benevolent', so its meaning is directly derived from the adjective.
Etymology
Benevolently comes from Latin parts bene ('well') and volere ('to wish' or 'will'), and you can see bene in the word benefit. So benevolently means 'wishing well' and describes doing something kindly or wanting good for others.