benevolent

英 [bɪ'nev(ə)l(ə)nt] 美[bə'nɛvələnt]

• adj. 仁慈的；慈善的；亲切的

1. doing or producing good

2. intending or showing kindness;

"a benevolent society"

3. having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others;

"his benevolent smile"

"a benevolent nature"

4. generous in providing aid to others

5. generous in assistance to the poor;

"a benevolent contributor"

"eleemosynary relief"

"philanthropic contributions"