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BENEVOLENT Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word benevolent. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word benevolent. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BENEVOLENT

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charitable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or characterized by charity

• full of love and generosity

adjective satellite

• showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

good-hearted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

philanthropic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

adjective satellite

• generous in assistance to the poor

altruistic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

caring
adjectiveadj
noun

• a loving feeling

adjective satellite

• feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others

compassionate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing or having compassion

verb

• share the suffering of

considerate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

generous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• willing to give and share unstintingly

• not petty in character and mind

adjective satellite

• more than is usual or necessary

giving
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving

• the imparting of news or promises etc.

• disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return

adjective satellite

• given or giving freely

gracious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

adjective satellite

• characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

• exhibiting courtesy and politeness

• disposed to bestow favors

helpful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• providing assistance or serving a useful function

kind
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

noun

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

adjective satellite

• agreeable, conducive to comfort

• tolerant and forgiving under provocation

magnanimous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• noble and generous in spirit

• generous and understanding and tolerant

noble
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times

• having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character

noun

• a titled peer of the realm

adjective satellite

• impressive in size, manner, or appearance

• inert especially toward oxygen

selfless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

well-meaning
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not unfriendly or threatening

• marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

beneficent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• doing or producing good

adjective satellite

• generous in assistance to the poor

eleemosynary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• generous in assistance to the poor

freehearted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• generous in providing aid to others

kindly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a kind manner or out of kindness

adjective satellite

• showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

• pleasant and agreeable

Best Hypernyms For BENEVOLENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for benevolent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
altruistic caring charitable compassionate considerate generous good-hearted helpful kind magnanimous noble philanthropic selfless

Alternatives for CHARITABLE

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