benevolent

wohlwollend, gütig

Freundlich und bereit, anderen zu helfen oder ihnen Gutes zu tun.

In einfachem Englisch: Kind and willing to help others or do good things for them.

• He was a benevolent ruler.
• She gave the frightened child a benevolent smile.
• Their benevolent intentions did not prevent the plan from failing.

Synonyme: kind, kindhearted, well-meaning

Gegenteile: malevolent

Häufige Wendungen: benevolent ruler, benevolent smile, benevolent intentions

wohltätig, altruistisch

Anderen großzügig helfend und sie freundlich und gerecht behandelnd.

In einfachem Englisch: Helping people generously and treating them well and fairly.

• A benevolent society paid for her care.
• The company set up a benevolent fund for former workers.
• His benevolent actions helped families who had lost their homes.

Synonyme: charitable, generous, altruistic

Gegenteile: selfish

Häufige Wendungen: benevolent fund, benevolent society, benevolent organization

menschenfreundlich, humanitär

Von Liebe zu den Menschen und Sorge um ihr Wohlergehen geprägt.

In einfachem Englisch: Feeling or showing love and concern for people in general.

• Her benevolent outlook embraced all people.
• He spoke of humanity with benevolent warmth.
• The essay expresses a benevolent concern for people everywhere.

Synonyme: humane, humanitarian, philanthropic

Gegenteile: misanthropic

Häufige Wendungen: benevolent spirit, benevolent outlook, benevolent heart