Antonyms for benevolent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : buh-nev-uh-luhnt

Phonetic Transcription : bəˈnɛv ə lənt

Definition of benevolent

Origin : mid-15c., "wishing to do good, kindly," from Middle French benivolent and directly from Latin benevolentem (nominative benevolens) "wishing (someone) well, benevolent," related to benevolentia "good feeling" (see benevolence). Related: Benevolently.

adj charitable, kind

Example sentences :

Nothing obstructs my benevolent exertion but human infidelity.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox

This benevolent and simple man no doubt felt some affection for him.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Radiant with benevolent pleasure, she went to announce the glad tidings.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

You have a hand all benevolent to give-why were you denied the pleasure?
Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns

The Great Mother, he thought bitterly, benevolent and overflowing!
Extract from : « Join Our Gang? » by Sterling E. Lanier

That person in black is our Abb, as benevolent, worthy a creature as ever lived!
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Maybe the Policeman's Benevolent wouldn't like that, but Ned doesn't seem to mind.
Extract from : « Arm of the Law » by Harry Harrison

You nicknamed that benevolent Jesuit 'the Chaise of Convenience.'
Extract from : « The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Complete » by Madame La Marquise De Montespan

He does well, however, to return to his benevolent friend, the Medium.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Oh yes, the other day, in behalf of the Benevolent Organization.
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for benevolent

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