benevolent

== English == === Etymology === From Old French benevolent, borrowed from Latin benevolēns ("benevolent"). Displaced native Old English welwillende (literally well-wishing). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bəˈnɛvələnt/ === Adjective === benevolent (comparative more benevolent, superlative most benevolent) Having a disposition to do good. Possessing or manifesting love for mankind. Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair. ==== Antonyms ==== malevolent ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== benefactor beneficent ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== well-wisher