bénévolent

adjectiveverb

Syllable Decomposition

bénévolent

borrowed from Latin benevolens (benevolent). This word practically disappeared in the 18th century and was rarely used until recent times when it seems to be regaining popularity.

Definition

Synonym

bienveillant

Antonym

malévolent

See also

bénévolent (v.) bénévolente (adj.) bénévolentes (adj.) bénévolents (adj.)