Definition of Benevolent

willing to help, do good, and be generous towards people

Examples of Benevolent in a sentence

Holding the door open for Marie was very benevolent of you.  🔊

She was a benevolent woman, volunteering all of her free time to charitable organizations.  🔊

How benevolent of you to help families in need of Christmas!  🔊

There are creative ways for kids to be benevolent over the holidays, such as donating old clothes, toys, time, or a portion of their allowance.  🔊

Raising money for worthy causes, Paul is a benevolent person with a giving spirit.  🔊

Feeding the homeless is a benevolent deed.  🔊

If you want to save lives without spending a dime, do the benevolent thing and donate blood.  🔊

Offering to help me move into my new apartment is a benevolent gesture.  🔊

With my income going down, I can no longer be a benevolent contributor to your fine organization.  🔊

There are two types of people who donate to charity at the cash register: those with a benevolent heart and those with a guilty conscience.  🔊

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