1. Doing or producing good; SYN. benevolent, gracious.
2. Generous in assistance to the poor; SYN. benevolent, eleemosynary, philanthropic.
3. Doing good; kind; generous.
ETYM Latin benevolens, -entis; bene well (adv. of bonus good) + volens, p. pr. of volo I will, I wish. Related to Bounty, and Voluntary.
1. Generous in providing aid to others; SYN. freehearted.
2. Having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; SYN. good.
3. Intending or showing kindness.
ETYM French See Charity.
1. Full of love and generosity.
2. Relating to or characterized by charity.
3. Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding; SYN. kindly, sympathetic.
In beneficent manner
In a charitable manner.