benevolent

Intermediate

/bəˈnɛvələnt/

adjective
Marked by goodness or doing good

benevolent in a sentence

  • “He was something of a benevolent despot.”
  • “The new library was a gift from a benevolent donor.”
  • “He belonged to several benevolent societies and charitable organizations.”

What does “benevolent” mean?

benevolent (adjective) means marked by goodness or doing good. It is pronounced /bəˈnɛvələnt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "benevolent" mean?
benevolent (adjective) means: Marked by goodness or doing good
How do you pronounce "benevolent"?
"benevolent" is pronounced /bəˈnɛvələnt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "benevolent" in a sentence?
Here is "benevolent" used in a sentence: He was something of a benevolent despot.

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